26C126002 - Janitorial Services Garberville

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for janitorial services at the CHP Garberville Area Office located at 30 West Coast Road, Redway, California, under IFB 26C126002, with bids due October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.; late arrivals are prohibited and sign-in is required.

Small- and micro-business preferences of up to 5% are available for certified firms. A non-small-business subcontractor preference of up to 5% is available when 25% small-business subcontractor participation is proposed. DVBE participation is optional, not required, and the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation.

The scope encompasses comprehensive janitorial services including cleaning and maintenance at the Garberville Area Office, as detailed in the Scope of Work (Exhibit A). CHP will provide all cleaning supplies and chemical agents. Bidders must possess a local business license, DIR registration under California Labor Code Sections 1420–1434 (Property Services Workers Protection Act), proof of liability insurance, and must successfully complete driver license and fingerprint background checks before service commencement. All personnel assigned to the contract are subject to security clearance procedures before access to CHP facilities is authorized. The winning bidder must obtain postconsumer-content certification.

Pricing includes an hourly labor rate (minimum $16.31 per hour), a blended benefit rate of $15.51 per hour, and administrative overhead and indirect costs covering operating expenses, equipment, annual inflation adjustments, and profit margin. The contract term is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with one optional one-year extension subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and CHP approval. CHP intends to award a single agreement to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. Written questions are due October 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.