25-231 After-Hours Janitorial services at the Santa Maria DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is soliciting bids for after-hours janitorial services at the Santa Maria DMV Field Office located at 2850 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA. The procurement involves comprehensive cleaning services for approximately 12,689 square feet, including daily disinfection of high-touch surfaces, restrooms, and office areas, as well as periodic tasks such as spot dusting, floor finishing, blind and light fixture cleaning, window cleaning, and annual carpet extraction. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the field office, with strict requirements for attendance and sign-in to maintain bid eligibility. Written questions must be submitted by November 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with responses released by November 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Bids are due by email on December 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM in non-fillable PDF format, with a proposed contract start date of April 1, 2026, for a thirty-six month term. The award will be made to the lowest responsible responsive bidder, with the DMV reserving the right to reject any bids deemed not in the department's best interest.

The contract is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Businesses as designated by the California Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Enterprise Services. Bidders must comply with Government Code Section 19134 regarding prevailing wage requirements, with a minimum hourly rate for janitors set at $34.59. Contractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations under the Property Service Workers Protection Act and adhere to the Displaced Janitor Opportunity Act. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Workers' Compensation with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000, and automobile liability coverage. The DMV will provide cleaning supplies and equipment, while the contractor must supply personal protective equipment and specialized cleaning tools. Monthly invoicing will require completed documentation including wage and benefit summaries and maintenance logs, with potential pro-rata reductions for service interruptions. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and 36-month term suggest a significant financial opportunity for a qualified small business contractor.