California eProcure #2026-4040

CDTFA Solicits Armed Security Transportation Services for Seized Cannabis and Tobacco Products

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking a qualified provider for armed security transportation services to support its enforcement activities involving seized cannabis and tobacco products. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), Acquisitions Management Section - Scope of Services: - Licensed armed security guards and vehicles to transport seized cannabis and tobacco products statewide - Services support CDTFA's Northern and Southern California Investigations and Inspections Sections - Transportation from inspection sites to state warehouses in Santa Fe Springs, West Sacramento, and the Central Valley, as well as to destruction facilities as needed - Minimum of two armed guards per transport - Security during unloading at warehouses and destruction facilities - Strict compliance with California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) licensing, insurance, and security protocols - Detailed reporting and confidentiality requirements - Notable Requirements: - All personnel must have valid BSIS licenses, wear uniforms and identification badges - Adherence to state requirements including ADA compliance, SB/MB/DVBE preference programs, and generative AI disclosure - Criminal background checks for all contractor personnel - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified security service providers

Description

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is soliciting bids for armed security transportation services. The contract involves transporting seized cannabis products, confiscated due to violations of Section 34016, from inspection locations statewide to state warehouses in Santa Fe Springs, West Sacramento, and the Central Valley. The services also include providing security during unloading and at destruction facilities as needed. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with bid instructions and notes that bid responses will become public record once the contract is finalized.

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