CHP Marin Area Office - Janitorial Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is requesting bids for janitorial services at its Marin Area Office in Corte Madera, with sealed bids due September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory site walkthrough on September 16, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

The scope encompasses comprehensive janitorial services including labor, equipment, tools, supervision, and supplies for the Marin Area Office facility. Bidders must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations under the Property Services Workers Protection Act and hold a valid California business license. All successful awardees must obtain security clearance approval, complete a postconsumer recycled-content certification, and maintain liability insurance meeting CHP's specified requirements before contract execution.

Pricing must include an hourly labor rate (minimum $16.31 per hour), a blended benefit rate (minimum $15.51 per hour), and an administrative overhead/indirect costs figure. All pricing remains subject to change during the agreement term to reflect current California Human Resources (CalHR) rates.

The contract term runs May 1, 2027 through April 30, 2028, with one optional one-year extension contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability. CHP intends to award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid following complete compliance review.

Small business and micro business preferences of up to 5 percent are available. Non-small business firms claiming 25 percent small business subcontractor participation may receive preference. DVBE participation is not mandatory but bidders may elect DVBE participation to receive incentive consideration of up to 5 percent.

Written questions are due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Sealed bid packages are due September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with public bid opening at 10:30 a.m. the same day.