IFB Janitorial Services in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), specifically District 11, is soliciting bids for a multi-provider janitorial services contract covering 13 maintenance facilities and one toll plaza in San Diego County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks up to two contractors to provide comprehensive cleaning services, including vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, waste disposal, and supply restocking across locations in Carlsbad, Escondido, Chula Vista, Otay, Imperial, and other San Diego area sites. The services must comply with Green Seal standards and Carpet and Rug Institute guidelines, with a minimum crew size of two employees and service schedules ranging from weekly to twice-weekly. Key deliverables include maintaining clean and sanitary facilities at specified Caltrans locations, with services to be performed Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Critical dates include a December 10, 2025 deadline for written questions, with bids due December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and a projected contract period from February 16, 2026, to February 15, 2028.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference requirements for bidders, mandating Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification throughout the contract term, with a 3% DVBE participation requirement and potential 5% DVBE incentive for 100% DVBE participation. Bidders must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Commissioner's Office for janitorial services and can benefit from a 5% small or micro-business preference. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general and automobile liability, with Caltrans named as additional insured. Wage requirements are specific, with a current mandated minimum hourly wage of $15.83 for Custodian I and a $14.14 blended benefits rate, subject to annual adjustments. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including employee wage compliance, janitorial services registration, DVBE certification, and various state-required certifications. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract will be awarded on a per-week basis, with 156 weekly service units for most locations and 312 twice-weekly units for the Santee Maintenance Station.