25WS0029 *DVBE ONLY* - Exterior Window Washing Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has issued a Solicitation for Quote (SFQ) Number 25WS0029 for Exterior Window Washing Services specifically targeting the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles. The procurement seeks a qualified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) to provide semi-annual exterior window cleaning services for a four-floor building, with services to be performed during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). The contractor will be responsible for washing and drying all exterior windows and sills, removing foreign matter, and ensuring windows are completely clean and free of streaks, spots, and dirt. Key deliverables include cleaning window frames, using environmentally preferred cleaning products, and providing necessary lift equipment to safely reach all window areas. The solicitation includes a non-mandatory walk-through scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 9:30am, with a deadline for questions on July 18, 2025, and quotes due by July 25, 2025, at 5:00pm. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5, with a proposed contract term from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2028.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with strict requirements for demonstrating a commercially useful function in contract performance. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including a Quote Rate Sheet, Payee Data Records, Contractor Certification Clauses, Bidder Declarations, and various state-required forms such as a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification. The solicitation includes specific compliance requirements, including Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia Sanctions and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification. Contractors must maintain proper licenses, provide workers with uniforms and identification badges, and comply with International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability and workers' compensation. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation requires contractors to propose an all-inclusive rate for six service visits during the contract term, with pricing to be binding for the entire agreement period.