25C541003 CHP CVEF¿ Parking Lot Steam Cleaning Services

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25C541003 for Parking Lot Steam Cleaning Services at the Castaic Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, covering jurisdictions in Los Angeles County and San Francisco City. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide semi-annual steam cleaning services for concrete surfaces, including roadways, parking lots, platform scales, and inspection bay floors. Bidders must possess a Contractor State License Board C-61/D-38 for Sand and Water Blasting and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The contract term is proposed from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with potential extensions based on performance and funding. Key deliverables include capturing and disposing of effluent waste, providing safety gear, and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory walk-through on April 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM, questions due by April 24, 2025, and bid submissions required by May 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an estimated six service events planned over the contract period.

The solicitation has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, though bidders utilizing DVBE participation may receive an incentive. Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance and undergo a driver's license and fingerprint background check before facility access. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement appears designed to establish a new service contract for facility maintenance. Bidders will need to demonstrate capability to perform high-pressure steam cleaning services in a secure government facility environment, with strict adherence to safety and environmental protocols. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the multi-year contract structure suggests a substantial service commitment. Successful contractors will be expected to maintain high standards of performance, with potential contract extensions contingent on satisfactory service delivery and ongoing funding availability. The solicitation emphasizes technical competence, regulatory compliance, and efficient service execution as key evaluation criteria.