IFB 24-11 Pressure Washing Services

The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-11 for Pressure Washing Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive hardscape cleaning services for two specific court locations: the San Bernardino Justice Center and the Historic Courthouse and Annex Building. The services will include cleaning sidewalks, walkways, stairs, and concrete seating areas, with six service events per year (every two months) to be performed during non-business hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM on weekdays or between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, including vehicles, chemicals, hoses, and tools, while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time, and bids are due on June 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with a public bid opening on June 30, 2025. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, with an estimated contract term from August 1, 2025, through July 30, 2026.

The solicitation includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, offering a 3% reduction in bid evaluation (not to exceed $100,000) for bidders meeting specific DVBE participation requirements. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including DVBE certification, proof of ownership, and detailed declarations demonstrating meaningful participation of disabled veteran-owned businesses. Additional requirements include completing forms such as the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, General Certifications Form, and Good Standing Form, which verify the bidder's legal status, compliance with state regulations, and absence of conflicts of interest. Bidders must provide an electronic proposal on a USB flash drive, with separate sealed envelopes for non-cost and cost components, and the bid will remain an irrevocable offer for 90 days following the due date. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the Cost Worksheet indicates the potential for additional services priced per square foot, with the Court reserving the right to modify locations and service hours as needed.