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This is a rate sheet submission form for the California Department of Veterans Affairs solicitation 26FS0004 for exterior window cleaning services at the Veterans Home of California in Fresno. The scope of work requires proposers to provide window cleaning services on a scheduled basis during April and September, with three service visits per month in each season, as well as additional on-demand window cleaning services priced per window. The facility is located at 2811 West Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Fresno, California 93706. The solicitation was posted April 2, 2026, with proposals due April 16, 2026. Proposers must submit all pricing in the designated yellow-highlighted sections of the rate sheet, with failure to enter dollar amounts for any line item subject to rejection. The rates quoted become binding for the full contract term, including any formal amendments or extensions.

All submitted rates must be fully burdened and inclusive of compliance with Government Code 19134 wage and benefit requirements, encompassing labor costs, wages, employee benefits, payroll taxes, insurance, supervision, equipment, travel, and overhead expenses. Contractors must provide employee benefits equal to at least eighty-five percent of the State of California's cost for similar work or equivalent cash payments in lieu of benefits. This solicitation is restricted exclusively to certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms, with current California certification required at bid submission and throughout contract performance. Contractors must maintain current workers' compensation insurance, general liability coverage, and commercial general liability insurance with the State named as additional insured. Award determination is based on lowest responsible quote, and contractors with approved DVBE subcontractor commitments must submit a Prime Contractor DVBE Subcontracting Report upon contract completion, with final payment withheld until submission and a mandatory $10,000 deduction (or full final payment if less) imposed for failure to provide this documentation.

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Rate Sheet

California Department of Veterans AffairsSolicitation Number: 26FS0004
Rate Sheet
EXTERIOR WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES
Submission of this attachment is MANDATORY. Upon award, the quote below will become part of the Agreement in Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet. The proposer shall enter the rates in the yellow-highlighted section below. An all-inclusive rate is required for the items listed. A zero-dollar ($0.00) amount entered for any and all items will be understood by the State that the proposer will perform any such services at no cost to the State. However, failure to indicate a dollar amount in any item may be grounds to reject the entire quote. Altering this document shall result in the proposer's quote being rejected.

The Basis of the Award shall be used to determine the lowest responsible quote. The State makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, on the actual amount of services that shall be required for this Agreement and is subject to change based on the needs of the Home. However, the rates quoted by the proposer shall be binding for the term of the Agreement, including any extension of the term through a formal amendment.

Wage and Benefit Compliance

Pursuant to Government Code §19134, the rates quoted in this Rate Sheet shall include all labor costs, wages, employee benefits, payroll taxes, insurance, supervision, equipment, travel, overhead, and all other costs necessary to comply with applicable wage and benefit requirements.

The Proposer shall ensure that employees performing services under this Agreement receive wages and employee benefits consistent with Government Code §19134.

The Proposer may satisfy the employee benefit requirement by providing:

Employee benefits costing not less than eighty-five percent (85%) of the State of California’s cost for employee benefits for employees performing similar work; or

A cash payment in lieu of employee benefits in an amount not less than eighty-five percent (85%) of the State’s cost for employee benefits for employees performing similar work; or

A combination of employee benefits and cash payments in lieu of benefits, totaling not less than eighty-five percent (85%) of the State’s cost for employee benefits, for employees performing similar work.

All rates submitted shall be fully burdened and inclusive of compliance with Government Code §19134, and no additional compensation will be provided by the State for wage or benefit adjustments.

Enter the bid in the yellow-highlighted area.
ItemDescription of ServiceNumber of Services (During the Term of the Agreement)Rate per ServiceTotal
1Window cleaning service in the month of April3$0.00
2Window cleaning service in the month of September3$0.00
ItemDescription of SerivceNumber of windowsRate per windowTotal
3Additional window cleaning services requested outside the scheduled service visits shall be priced per window cleaned.150$0.00
Basis of Award$0.00
The undersigned Contractor hereby proposes to furnish all travel, labor, licenses, permits, certifications, and any other item of expense to perform services for the residents at the Veterans Home of California – Fresno located at: 2811 West Cesar Chavez Blvd., Fresno, CA 93706 in accordance with the specifications and provisions stated in the solicitation package.
This Rate Sheet MUST be signed and returned.

The bid must be transmitted in accordance with the solicitation instructions.

By signing this Rate Sheet, the Proposer certifies that the pricing submitted includes compliance with the wage and benefit requirements set forth in Government Code §19134, including the employee benefit requirements described above.

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