CHP Tecate Platform Scale - Janitorial Service

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for janitorial services at the Tecate Platform Scale facility located at 455 Thing Road, Tecate, California, under IFB with bids due November 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A mandatory 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies; additional preference programs include small/micro business preference (up to 5%) and non-small business subcontractor preference (up to 5%).

The scope encompasses comprehensive janitorial services including all supplies, materials, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision necessary to maintain the facility. The contractor must furnish hourly rates for janitorial labor at a minimum of $16.31 per hour with a blended benefit rate of $15.51 per hour and account for all miscellaneous expenses and administrative overhead in monthly cost proposals. The contractor must hold a local city or county business license, register with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1420–1434 (Property Services Workers Protection Act), and demonstrate sound business integrity. Successful bidders and assigned personnel must complete driver license and fingerprint background checks through the California Criminal History Information System and Federal Bureau of Investigation before facility access.

The anticipated contract term runs June 1, 2027 through May 31, 2028, with one optional one-year extension subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services approval. The CHP intends to award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Written questions are due October 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. All bidders must comply with standard state contracting terms and conditions, including General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025), and obtain liability insurance meeting specified requirements.