HSR26-35 - Janitorial Services at the California High-Speed Rail Authority Bakersfield Office

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is soliciting bids under IFB HSR26-35 for janitorial services at its Bakersfield Office, with bids due November 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement carries a 25 percent Small Business (SB) utilization goal, inclusive of a 3 percent Microbusiness carveout, and a separate 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal. Bidders claiming SB preference receive a 5 percent preference, and responsive bids offering DVBE participation receive a 3 to 5 percent evaluation incentive.

The work covers a 51,119 square-foot facility at 34722 7th Standard Road, Bakersfield, in Kern County. Services include daily cleaning and disinfection, monthly deep cleaning of lobby windows, and as-needed maintenance such as light bulb replacement and trash can repairs. Crews work Monday through Friday, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and finishing by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supervision, and supplies at its own expense. Bidders must maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration under the Property Service Workers Protection Act and comply with Government Code Section 19134 on employee wages and benefits. Upon award, the contractor must furnish commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, valid automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation with employer liability limits of at least $1 million if employing workers subject to California's Workers' Compensation Laws.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with an Authority option to extend twelve months. The Authority will award to the lowest responsible responsive bidder.

An optional pre-bid site walk-through is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Written questions are due November 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid opening occurs virtually via Microsoft Teams on November 25, 2026.