(IFB) Number 25C078005 entitled, ¿CHP Southern Division ¿ Storage Tank Inspections and Training Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C078005 for janitorial services at the CHP Redwood City Area Office located at 355 Convention Way, Redwood City, California. The procurement seeks a qualified janitorial services contractor to provide five days per week maintenance covering general office spaces, private offices, break rooms, restrooms, parking lots, and miscellaneous facility areas. Specific deliverables include carpet vacuuming and spot cleaning, floor sweeping and mopping, waste removal, window cleaning, restroom maintenance, and parking lot trash pickup at defined frequencies ranging from daily to annually. Qualified bidders must possess a current business license, Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1420-1434, and proof of liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for general liability, $1,000,000 combined single limit for automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage plus $1,000,000 employer's liability limits. The minimum hourly janitorial rate is $16.31 with a blended benefit rate of $15.51 per hour, subject to California Government Code Section 19134 employee benefits requirements. Key deadlines include a mandatory walk-through on April 16, 2026, at 1:00 P.M., questions due by April 23, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., and bids due April 30, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., with bid opening immediately following at 11:15 A.M. The award will be made to a single responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid, and the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with one one-year option to extend.

This procurement includes a mandatory 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with eligible bidders receiving a DVBE incentive for additional participation beyond this threshold. Small business and micro business bidders may claim up to 5% preference, non-small businesses with 25% small business subcontractor participation may claim up to 5% preference, and nonprofit veteran service agencies meeting small business criteria may claim up to 5% preference. No incumbent vendor is identified for this new service contract. Bidders must submit comprehensive bids including cost sheets, client references, certification forms, and signed documentation as specified in the IFB. While specific budget ranges or award values are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the contract pricing will be evaluated based on the hourly rates and benefits structure outlined, with the award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all qualification requirements and set-aside designations.