IFB HD269019 Ergo Handyman for Engineering Controls

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for handyman services encompassing engineering controls, specifically the moving, transporting, removing, installing, and repairing of office furniture and ergonomic equipment at nine DDS locations statewide, including DDS Headquarters in Sacramento, Porterville Developmental Center, Canyon Springs Community Facility, and four STAR facilities. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and after-hours as required, with a mandatory 24-hour response time excluding weekends and holidays. The contractor must provide labor and equipment for assembly, disassembly, and reconfiguration of miscellaneous free-standing or affixed office furniture, office chairs, keyboard trays, sit-to-stand apparatus, and related supplies. All services must be witnessed by the Health and Safety Officer before invoicing. Bidders must submit all-inclusive hourly rates covering labor, vehicle provision with functional liftgates, equipment, fuel, permits, licenses, insurance, and overhead costs, with separate rate quotations for vehicle and one handyman during standard and after-hours, plus rates for additional handymen. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total cost. The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with a public bid opening scheduled for June 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and the agreement term runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with two one-year renewal options available at DDS discretion.

The DVBE Participation Program is exempted from this procurement; however, incentives apply for voluntary DVBE subcontractor participation up to five percent. Small Business preference eligibility and DVBE incentive eligibility are available for certified firms. Bidders must maintain general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, workers' compensation with $1 million employer's liability limits, and motor truck cargo liability coverage. All required attachments, certifications, and compliance documentation must accompany the bid submission, including proof of good standing with California tax agencies and compliance with Russian Economic Sanctions Executive Order N-6-22. No incumbent vendor or specific budget range is identified in the procurement documents. The contract values are not explicitly stated; however, costs will be determined based on the all-inclusive hourly rates submitted by bidders for the one-year initial term plus potential renewals.