23-203501 FMD Window Washing Services

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division is seeking high-rise window washing services for 22 state-owned buildings located in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Oakland through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 23-203501. The procurement covers comprehensive window washing services, including both internal and external window cleaning and external power washing for buildings ranging from 6 to 25 stories tall. Vendors must possess a valid Class C-61 Limited Specialty and D-38 Sand and Water Blasting license and provide required insurance coverage including General Liability, Commercial Automobile, and Worker's Compensation. Key procurement dates include non-mandatory walk-throughs scheduled for February 10 and 12, 2025, with vendor questions due by February 14, 2025, and final bid submissions required by February 27, 2025. The bid opening is set for March 4, 2025, with a proposed contract term of 36 months. Pricing must be submitted separately for each building using provided cost sheets that detail annual rates for exterior pressure washing, exterior window service, and interior window service, with all exterior work mandated to occur between March 1st and September 30th of each calendar year.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, with a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement and additional incentives for DVBE participation up to 5%. A 5% Small Business preference is available for certified California Small Businesses. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Sacramento County and San Diego City. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the complexity of servicing 22 buildings across three major California metropolitan areas suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement appears designed to encourage participation from smaller and diverse businesses while maintaining rigorous technical and performance standards for window washing services across state-owned high-rise facilities.