25CS0053 - parking lot street sweeping services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a contractor to provide parking lot street sweeping services for the Veterans Home in Chula Vista, located at 700 E. Naples Court. The solicitation, numbered 25CS0053, requires a comprehensive monthly street sweeping service covering approximately 200,000 square feet of parking lots and roads. Services must be performed monthly between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, with contractors responsible for removing dirt, debris, leaves, paper, litter, sand, gravel, and vegetation using specialized equipment with rotating brushes and powerful vacuum systems. All operators must be trained, certified, and licensed by the State of California to operate street sweepers. Key dates for this procurement include a deadline for written questions on December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM, bid submissions due by December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM, a public bid opening on December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM, and a proposed contract award date of December 29, 2025. The contract will run from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with award going to the lowest responsible bidder complying with all Invitation for Bid (IFB) requirements.

There is no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) sub-contracting goal for this solicitation, though DVBE participation is encouraged with potential bid incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. A five percent preference is available to certified Small/Micro business enterprises, with an additional five percent preference possible for non-small businesses claiming at least 25% Small/Micro business subcontractor participation. Contractors must provide certificates of insurance with Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident. The contract requires compliance with various state requirements, including the Darfur Contracting Act certification, Executive Order N-6-22 Russia Sanctions, and generative artificial intelligence disclosure. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the rate sheet indicates pricing will be structured as an all-inclusive monthly rate multiplied by 30 total services over the contract term. Funding is subject to the annual California Budget Act, with the state reserving the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' written notice or immediately for cause.