26-089 ¿ After-Hours Janitorial Services

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is requesting bids for after-hours janitorial services at the Bakersfield Southwest DMV Field Office under IFB 26-089, with bids due July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentive is required.

The scope covers comprehensive daily, weekly, biweekly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual janitorial maintenance across approximately 7,800 square feet at 7000 Schirra Court, Bakersfield, California. Services must be performed Monday through Friday after DMV business hours, with all work completed one hour before the start of business the following day. The contractor must provide a minimum of one primary and one backup janitorial worker, both required to pass Department of Justice Live Scan background checks prior to commencing work. All janitorial personnel must be compensated at a minimum hourly rate of $35.94 including wages and blended benefits (health, dental, vision, holiday pay, vacation, sick pay, and retirement) under Government Code Section 19134. The contractor must comply with the Displaced Janitor Opportunity Act (Labor Code Sections 1060–1065) and the Property Service Workers Protection Act (Labor Code Sections 1420–1434), including registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The DMV provides cleaning supplies, equipment, and chemicals; the contractor supplies personal protective equipment, floor machines, vacuum cleaners, carpet equipment, and microfiber cleaning materials.

The estimated budget is $112,212 over 36 months, with monthly invoicing and a proposed start date of October 1, 2026. Commercial General Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation coverage are required. Written questions are due July 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with responses released by July 15, 2026. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible responsive bid, with Small Business Enterprise and Non-Small Business preferences applicable. Public bid opening is scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.