Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ 04A7360 Janitorial Services in Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking janitorial services for its District 04 office located at 3847 Breakwater Avenue in Hayward, California, through an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 04A7360. The solicitation covers comprehensive janitorial services for a 7,200 square foot facility, requiring the selected contractor to provide all labor, tools, materials, cleaning supplies, and equipment for weekly and monthly cleaning activities. Specific service requirements include regular janitorial maintenance, kitchen and lunchroom cleaning, dusting and polishing, restroom maintenance, floor care, window cleaning, and special services as detailed in Attachment A. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by 4:00 p.m. the same day. The final quote submission deadline is November 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with an anticipated contract award date of November 20, 2025. The contract period is projected from February 3, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with work performed weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with an estimated contract value between $5,000 and $250,000. Bidders must be registered with the Labor Commissioner's Office and comply with compensation requirements of Government Code Section 19134, mandating minimum hourly wages of $15.83 and employee benefits of $14.14 per hour. Caltrans requires a minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MBs or DVBEs to proceed with the award. Successful contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance within 10 workdays, maintain workers' compensation insurance with a $1,000,000 employer's liability limit, and carry general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Additional requirements include using Green Seal Standard GS-37 certified cleaning products, complying with organic waste recycling regulations under Senate Bill 1383, and submitting monthly compliance reports with invoices. The solicitation covers Alameda County, Hayward City, and Alameda City jurisdictions, offering a targeted opportunity for small and veteran-owned businesses in the region.