Flightline Sweeping Services, Mather, CA

The State of California Military Department is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Flightline Sweeping Services at the Mather Army Airfield located at 10616 Superfortress Ave, Mather, California. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for monthly vacuuming, sweeping, and trash removal across approximately 32 acres, including helicopter flightlines, roads, parking lots, and areas between support buildings. The contractor must remove all foreign matter such as weeds, small pebbles, and sand, and dispose of waste at appropriate refuse sites. Deliverables include providing all necessary equipment, materials, and permits for the service. The contract duration is thirty-six (36) months, estimated to begin in February 2026 and conclude in January 2029. Key deadlines include submitting questions to Jessica Jauregui at bids@cmd.ca.gov by January 12, 2025, at 11 AM PST, with the bid opening scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 11 AM PST. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible bidder.

The procurement includes a Small Business Preference of 5%, allowing non-small business bidders to claim preference by committing to subcontract at least 25% of their net bid price with certified California small businesses. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirements have been waived due to time constraints, though DVBE participation is encouraged. The contractor must self-perform at least 20% of the total contract value and maintain specific insurance requirements: commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation insurance at statutory levels, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Funding is contingent upon California Budget Act appropriations for each fiscal year, and prevailing wage requirements apply at 85% of state salary and benefit costs for similar positions. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract encompasses comprehensive sweeping services across a substantial 32-acre area, suggesting a significant operational scope for the selected contractor.