# California eProcure #26C025002

CHP Solicits Farrier Services and Specialized Horseshoe Installation for Mounted Patrol Unit

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 26C025002
**NAICS:** 812910, 115210

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking bids for professional farrier services to support its Capitol Protection Section Mounted Patrol Unit, specifically for six draft horses housed at Mane Equestrian Stables in Loomis, CA.
- Government Buyer:
  - California Highway Patrol (CHP), Capitol Protection Section, Mounted Patrol Unit
  - Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Equithotic Sneakers (manufacturer of specialized horse shoes)
  - Remuda Shoes (manufacturer of specialized horse shoes)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Installation of new sets of Equithotic Sneakers or equivalent (50 sets)
  - Installation of new sets of Remuda Shoes or equivalent (50 sets)
  - Replacement of lost Equithotic Sneakers or equivalent (100 shoes)
  - Replacement of lost Remuda Shoes or equivalent (100 shoes)
  - Resetting of shoes (25 instances)
  - Labor for additional farrier services (20 hours)
  - Comprehensive farrier services including trimming, shoeing, emergency hoof care, and maintenance
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Bidders must be certified by the American Farriers Association
  - Extensive experience with police draft horses and Equithotic Sneakers required
  - Emergency response within one hour for hoof care
  - No guaranteed minimum service quantity; contract budget is $120,000
  - Services must be coordinated with CHP MPU Officers

### Description

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for farrier services for the CHP Capitol Protection Section (CPS), Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU). The solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered 26C025002. Bidders must comply with the instructions in the IFB and note that the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation. The bid packages must be received by the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit by the specified deadline.

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