25-198 Small Business (SB) Bid Solicitation - After-hours janitorial services at the Santa Barbara DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a Small Business (SB) Bid Solicitation for after-hours janitorial services at the Santa Barbara DMV Field Office, with a comprehensive procurement seeking a qualified vendor to provide professional cleaning services. The contract will span 36 months, with a proposed start date of June 1, 2026, or upon contract approval, and requires detailed facility maintenance across various areas including high-touch surfaces, restrooms, and special maintenance zones. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 9:30 AM, with bid submissions due by October 7, 2025, at 3:30 PM via email. Bidders must provide their own cleaning supplies and equipment, with specific performance standards mandating thorough cleaning protocols and adherence to state regulations such as the Displaced Janitor Opportunity Act and Property Service Workers Protection Act. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with state requirements, pricing, and demonstrated capability to meet the detailed cleaning specifications outlined in the solicitation.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Department of General Services certified Small Businesses, with specific restrictions on vendor eligibility. The current contractor, Building Maintenance Services, Inc., has been providing services at $1,910.67 per month, with a total agreement value of $68,784.12 over the previous contract period. The new contract has an estimated total cost of $84,492.00 for the 36-month term, with a current minimum hourly rate of $34.59 for janitors that bidders must meet or exceed. Vendors must complete multiple attachments demonstrating compliance with California civil rights laws, Darfur Contracting Act provisions, and provide detailed subcontractor information. Additional requirements include non-discrimination clauses, wage and benefit provisions, and comprehensive documentation of worker compensation and qualifications. The solicitation emphasizes local economic participation and adherence to state labor standards while seeking a qualified small business to maintain the Santa Barbara DMV Field Office.