Certified SB, including MB, or a DVBE Only** 04A7442 IFPQ Janitorial Services in Santa Clara County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is soliciting price quotes for janitorial services at the Caltrans District 04 Sub Shop in San Jose under IFPQ 04A7442, with quotes due July 23, 2026 and a mandatory site inspection on July 15. This solicitation is restricted to certified Small Businesses (SBs), Micro Businesses (MBs), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) — a hard set-aside under Government Code Section 14838.5.

The scope covers five times weekly services (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), monthly services, and semi-annual carpet shampooing and floor refinishing at 6010 Monterey Road, Building B, San Jose. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, materials, cleaning supplies, and equipment; all cleaning supplies must meet Green Seal Standard GS-37. Bidders must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Commissioner's Office at bid submission and maintain continuous registration throughout the contract term.

The estimated contract value is between $5,000 and $250,000 over a three-year term commencing February 22, 2027 and expiring February 21, 2030. Estimated services total 152 weekly services, 36 monthly services, and 6 semi-annual services. All pricing must include compliance with Government Code Section 19134 wage and benefit requirements, with a current minimum hourly wage rate of $16.31 and blended benefits rate of $15.51 for Custodian I classifications. Contractors must provide workers' compensation and employer's liability coverage at $1,000,000 limits, commercial general liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, and motor vehicle liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit.

Written questions are due July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is August 6, 2026. Caltrans requires at least two price quotes from certified SBs/MBs or DVBEs before award authorization. All quotes must include certification documents, including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification and the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet.