IFB Janitorial Services, Imperial County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is requesting bids on janitorial services for District 11 facilities in Imperial County under IFB 11A4408, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% small-business preference applies to certified small businesses or micro-businesses, and a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement carries an incentive program offering up to 5% evaluation credit based on DVBE participation levels. Contractor registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Commissioner's Office is mandatory before bid submittal.

The scope covers janitorial services at two locations: the El Centro Region Office and Maintenance Facility (approximately 7,500 square feet) and the Equipment Shop Facility (approximately 2,950 square feet). Services are performed by a one-person crew twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. Specialized services include professional carpet shampooing and tile floor machine scrubbing and refinishing twice annually. The contractor must supply all labor, tools, cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials. All cleaning products must meet Green Seal Standard GS-37 requirements.

The contract term runs November 15, 2026 through November 14, 2029 (three years). Bid pricing covers two line items: Item 1 is 312 daily service days at a per-day unit price, and Item 2 is six semi-annual deep cleaning services at a per-occurrence unit price. All labor, supplies, equipment, travel, insurance premiums, taxes, and benefits are included in bid rates. The contractor must comply with Government Code Section 19134, with the current Custodian I hourly wage set at $16.31 plus a $31.82 benefits blended rate.

Written questions are due July 29, 2026. Bid opening is August 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., with an estimated award date of August 20, 2026.