IFB #26C165001 - Janitorial Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids on janitorial services at the Portola Resident Post under IFB #26C165001, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM, and a mandatory site visit on September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Although DVBE participation requirement has been waived, preference adjustments are available: small or micro businesses certified by the state may receive up to 5 percent preference, and non-small businesses may receive up to 5 percent preference if committing at least 25 percent subcontractor participation to small businesses. A DVBE incentive is available with adjustment amounts based on certified DVBE commitment levels.

Scope covers comprehensive janitorial services — cleaning, maintenance, and related duties — at 76506 Meadow Way, Portola, CA 96122. The contractor provides all labor, equipment, transportation, and operating expenses; CHP supplies cleaning materials and consumables. Pricing is submitted on a monthly basis with an hourly janitorial rate (minimum $16.31 per hour), a blended benefit rate ($15.51 per hour minimum), and administrative overhead and indirect costs. Qualification requirements include current local business licensing, DIR registration under California Labor Code Sections 1420–1434 for janitorial providers, corporate good standing certifications, and proof of liability insurance. Bidders and assigned personnel are subject to driver license and fingerprint background checks before facility access authorization.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with one optional one-year extension subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services approval. Written questions are due September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid opening occurs immediately following submission at 11:15 AM on October 14, 2026.