25-038 Janitorial services at the Garberville DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a janitorial services contractor for its Garberville Field Office located at 1180 Evergreen Road in Redway, California. This procurement is a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 25-038, soliciting after-hours janitorial services for a thirty-six-month contract period starting September 1, 2025, or upon contract approval. The procurement requires electronic bid submission via email to DMVBIDS@dmv.ca.gov, with written questions due by May 8, 2025, and final bids due by May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must submit non-fillable PDF proposals and comply with specific wage requirements, including an hourly rate of $34.61 ($20.47 in wages and $14.14 in blended benefits) for janitorial workers under Government Code Section 19134. The DMV will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible responsive bid, with specific requirements including comprehensive documentation such as a Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet and Cost Sheet, and compliance with various state regulations including the Darfur Contracting Act.

The procurement includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement for bids totaling $10,000 or more, with potential bid incentives ranging from 3-5% based on DVBE participation levels. The current incumbent contractor is Cook's Janitorial Service, which holds a contract valued at $62,244.00 total, or $1,729.00 per month, covering the period from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2025. The estimated cost for the new thirty-six-month contract is $84,024, representing a significant increase from the previous contract. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with civil rights laws and meet specific qualifications related to janitorial services. The contract covers jurisdictions including Humboldt County, San Bernardino City, and Humboldt Hill CDP, with the specific service location being the Garberville DMV Field Office. Bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the solicitation.