CHP Walnut Creek Platform Scales (PS) Northbound and Southbound ¿ Semi-Annual Parking Lot Steam Cleaning Services

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for semi-annual parking lot steam cleaning services at the Walnut Creek Platform Scales facilities, located on both northbound and southbound sides of Interstate 680. The procurement seeks a single responsive and responsible bidder to perform routine steam cleaning of concrete parking lot surfaces, roadway portions, inspection bay floors, and pit inspection lanes at two specified locations. Bidders must hold a California Contractor State License Board C-61 Limited Specialty or D-38 Sand Water Blasting license, a local business license, and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with questions due by December 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., and bids due by December 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The contract is anticipated to be effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, with services to be provided between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to Facility Supervisor approval. The bid price must comprehensively cover all service-related costs, including wastewater disposal, labor, equipment, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations, with unsatisfactory work required to be redone at no additional cost.

The CHP has waived mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation but offers optional DVBE incentive provisions of up to 5 percent for qualifying bidders. Additionally, small business and micro-business preferences of up to 5 percent are available. Prevailing wage requirements apply as established by the Department of Industrial Relations, and all contractors and subcontractors must maintain current DIR registration throughout the contract term. Contractor insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and a fidelity bond of $25,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement emphasizes cost-effectiveness, seeking the lowest responsible bidder for the steam cleaning services. The contract allows for potential term extensions as necessary, providing flexibility for the CHP's ongoing facility maintenance needs. Contractors will be required to check in for each service call and adhere to strict performance standards to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the Walnut Creek Platform Scales facilities.