25CS0050 - kitchen tile repair and replacement services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a small business contractor for kitchen tile repair and replacement services at the Veterans Home in Chula Vista, California. Solicitation Number 25CS0050 requires a qualified contractor with a C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor License, C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractor License, or General B License to perform one-time repairs in four specific kitchen areas: the Janitorial Storage Room, Dish Room, Servery, and Cook/Grill Area. The scope of work involves removing and replacing damaged floor tiles, wall tiles, and cove base tiles, installing moisture-resistant drywall, and using specific tile and grout materials that match existing surfaces. Work must be performed during nighttime hours from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with all activities coordinated and approved by the Contract Manager. Key dates include a mandatory walk-through on August 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with questions due by August 21, 2025, and quotes to be submitted by August 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM via email.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Department of General Services (DGS) certified small businesses, with additional preference given to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The solicitation establishes a 3% minimum DVBE participation goal, with potential bid price incentives of 3-5% for meeting or exceeding this threshold. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including Bidder Declarations and DVBE Declarations, confirming their compliance with participation requirements. The contract is proposed to run from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the award to be determined by the lowest responsive and responsible quote. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the rate sheet requires bidders to provide all-inclusive rates for labor, tools, equipment, and materials. Unique provisions include compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia Sanctions and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification, which requires proposers to disclose any AI use in service delivery or contract work.