IFPQ Janitorial Services in Contra Costa County and Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 04A7309 for comprehensive janitorial services in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide cleaning services for two maintenance stations: the Walnut Creek East Maintenance Station (2,190 square feet) and the San Leandro Maintenance Station (2,916 square feet). Required services include weekly cleaning on Fridays, monthly deep cleaning, and twice-yearly floor refinishing and carpet shampooing. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, tools, cleaning supplies, equipment, and consumables to complete the services. An optional site inspection is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with written questions due by November 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The final quote submission deadline is November 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with an anticipated award date of December 5, 2025.

This procurement is a Small Business (SB) set-aside solicitation with an estimated contract value between $5,000 and $250,000. Bidders must be registered with the California Labor Commissioner's Office and comply with specific wage and benefit requirements, including a minimum hourly wage of $15.83 for custodians and a $14.14 blended benefits rate. The contract is set to run from December 29, 2025 (or upon Department of General Services approval) through December 28, 2028, spanning approximately three years. Contractors must maintain janitorial services registration throughout the contract term and ensure all subcontractors are DGS-certified Small Businesses with equivalent certifications. The solicitation requires at least two price quotes from certified Small Businesses or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) before award authorization. All costs, including labor, supplies, equipment, insurance premiums, taxes, and benefits, must be included in the quoted price with no additional allowances permitted.