Countywide Janitorial Services and Supplies

The County of Santa Barbara, through its Procurement Services Division, is soliciting proposals under RFP 8090002 for countywide recurring janitorial services, supplies, and on-demand services for County departments, with optional in-person job walks on November 4 and 5, 2026 and proposals due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT. Job walk registration closes November 2, 2026. Proposals must be submitted through Public Purchase.

Respondents must cover all locations and services listed in Attachments B and C, spanning County facilities in both North and South County. Partial proposals omitting any required location or service are deemed non-responsive and disqualified. The contractor furnishes all labor, uniforms, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and management. Qualifications include a valid Labor Commissioner Janitorial Service Provider registration number, compliance with California Labor Code Sections 1060-1065 (Displaced Janitor Opportunity Act), insurance naming the County as additional insured, local business offices in both North and South County within 30 days of award, and background checks for all assigned employees. Cleaning products must carry UL, ECOLOGO, Green Seal, or EPA Design for the Environment certification, and paper products must meet recycled-content requirements under California Public Contract Code Section 12209.

The County's anticipated yearly budget, based on prior spend, is approximately $3.325 million. The County states this figure is for information only and does not guarantee expenditure levels. The initial term runs from the effective date through June 30, 2028, with one two-year renewal on 30 days' written notice. Pricing is quoted as a maximum for the entire term including extensions and remains locked, except for statutory increases tied to laws such as Workers' Compensation Insurance, FICA, SUI, and FUI, which require submission at least 120 days before the initial term expires.

Evaluation weights responsiveness to the RFP at 50%, cost estimate at 30%, and proposer background, including company history, experience, and references, at 20%. Written questions are due November 10, 2026, with answers published by November 17, 2026. The County will award one or more contracts.