25-220 ¿ Moving Services for the Hemet DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-220 for moving services at the Hemet DMV Field Office located in Riverside County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive moving services during office renovations, including transportation of approximately 200+ items of varying sizes from the current building to onsite storage containers and back after renovation. The scope requires a minimum two-person crew with specific equipment such as pallet jacks, partition carts, computer carts, dollies, furniture pads, and industrial vacuum cleaners. Bidders must possess either a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California DMV or a valid license from the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services. Key deliverables include careful handling of office furniture, equipment, and materials with protective measures for surfaces and doorways. Critical procurement dates include written questions due by November 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM, bid responses released by November 6, 2025, and final bid submission deadline on November 12, 2025, with bid opening on November 13, 2025, at 8:30 AM. The DMV will award the contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder, with prevailing wage requirements applying if the total bid exceeds $2,500.00.

The solicitation includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentive, offering bid incentive percentages of 3% to 5% for DVBE commitment levels of 3.00% or greater. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, cargo liability of $500,000, and workers' compensation with employer liability limits of not less than $1,000,000. All contractor employees must wear distinctive uniforms with clearly identifiable company branding. The contractor will be fully responsible for items in their possession, including reimbursement for any missing, broken, or damaged items. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract will have a twelve-month term with a proposed start date of January 1, 2026, or upon contract approval. The DMV reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not obligated to award a contract if no reasonable bids are received. Potential bidders should carefully review all requirements, including specialized moving expertise, equipment specifications, and comprehensive insurance provisions.