Certified SB, including MB, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 32A0605 - Janitorial Services in Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ #32A0605) for janitorial services to be performed at two facilities in Sylmar, California: a 65,000 sq/ft Shop Facility and a 9,000 sq/ft Administration Building. The contract will cover comprehensive janitorial services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027, with work to be performed Monday through Friday between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM, excluding state holidays. Services include daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning tasks such as bathroom cleaning, window washing, carpet extraction, and floor refinishing across approximately 74,000 square feet of space. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, cleaning supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the required services. Key deliverables include routine maintenance, adherence to prevailing wage requirements, and compliance with organic waste recycling provisions. The procurement timeline includes an optional site inspection on December 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM, with written questions due by December 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM, and final quote submissions due by December 31, 2024 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

This procurement is specifically set aside for Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with contract values strictly between $5,000 and $250,000. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations Labor Commissioner's Office and maintain compliance throughout the contract term. Contractors are required to provide employee benefits through one of three options: a CalHR benefits plan, cash payments equivalent to the CalHR blended benefits rate, or a combination of benefits and cash payments totaling the CalHR blended rate. The current hourly wage for a Custodian I position is $15.37, with an additional $14.39 in blended benefits. Caltrans has established a budget of $200,000 for these services, with payment terms of Net 45 upon receipt of an undisputed invoice and certified payroll report. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specifications, with an estimated award date of December 27, 2024.