Certified SB, including MB, or a DVBE Only** 04A7519 IFPQ Janitorial Services in San Francisco County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting price quotes for janitorial services at the District 04 Construction Office in San Francisco County under IFPQ 04A7519, with quotes due September 10, 2026, and a mandatory site inspection on September 2. This procurement is restricted to certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.5 — a hard eligibility gate.

The scope covers weekly cleaning twice per week (Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), semi-monthly services every other Friday, and semi-annual services in March and September at the approximately 1,500-square-foot office located at 295 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco. The contractor must supply all labor, tools, materials, cleaning supplies, and equipment. The facility includes two restrooms and one kitchen serving an average occupancy of 12 personnel. Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes are reimbursed at actual cost up to $10,000 without markup.

The estimated contract value exceeds $5,000 but remains below $250,000, with a three-year term commencing October 1, 2026, and expiring September 30, 2029. Pricing must include all labor, supplies, equipment, and travel. Contractors must comply with Government Code Section 19134 wage and benefit requirements; the current 2026 Custodian I hourly wage is $16.31 with a $15.51 blended benefits rate.

Bidders must hold Labor Commissioner's janitorial services registration, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification at bid submission and throughout performance. Insurance requirements are $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate and $1,000,000 motor vehicle liability. Written questions are due September 3, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is September 23, 2026.