(IFB) Number 26C860002 entitled, ¿CHP Cajon Platform Scales (PS), Northbound and Southbound ¿ Parking Lot Steam Cleaning Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol is soliciting bids on semi-annual parking lot steam cleaning services at the Cajon Platform Scales facilities (Northbound and Southbound on I-15 near San Bernardino County) under IFB 26C860002, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Small/micro business, non-small business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency preferences and incentives are available with combined adjustments not to exceed five percent or $100,000.

Bidders must hold a valid local business license, a Contractor State License Board C61/D38 Sand and Water Blasting Contractor license, and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. The work comprises six semi-annual steam cleaning events over a three-year contract term running February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2030, with CHP retaining the right to extend subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services approval.

Work is performed at two fixed locations: Cajon Platform Scales North (Northbound I-15, West Cajon Valley, CA 92371) and Cajon Platform Scales South (Southbound I-15, Phelan, CA 92371). A job-site walkthrough is recommended and can be arranged with Officer Daniel Rodriguez at (760) 524-9600 with 24 hours advance notice. CHP intends to award a single agreement to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. Prevailing wage rates apply under California Labor Code sections; the work is classified as public works subject to Department of Industrial Relations compliance monitoring. Personnel assigned to the contract are subject to driver license checks before facility access authorization. Written questions are due September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bidders must submit proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements before contract execution and complete bid packages including business licenses, DIR registration verification, client references, and all mandatory certifications and declarations.