26C165002 - Janitorial Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for janitorial services at its Quincy Area office located at 86 West Main Street, Quincy, under IFB 26C165002, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory walk-through on September 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. DVBE participation requirements have been waived, though bidders may opt into the DVBE incentive program for potential bid adjustments up to 5 percent. Small business and micro business preferences up to 5 percent are available for certified entities.

The scope encompasses comprehensive janitorial services including floor cleaning, restroom maintenance, trash removal, and general facility upkeep. The contractor is responsible for all transportation, personnel, labor, equipment, operating expenses, and travel costs; CHP supplies all cleaning chemicals and consumables. Bidders must provide hourly labor rates with a minimum of $16.31 per hour, blended benefit rates of $15.51 per hour, and administrative overhead and indirect costs. All personnel must complete a driver license and fingerprint check before accessing the facility. Attendance at the mandatory walk-through is required; failure to sign in results in bid rejection.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with CHP reserving the right to extend as necessary. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives. Contractors must possess a valid business license and maintain proof of liability insurance as specified in the IFB exhibits, and must certify compliance with nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, and other statutory requirements. Written questions are due October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bid opening follows immediately after submission deadline.