INVITATION FOR BID, IFB #S26-33359 Office Moving Services (Redwood Empire Districts

The California Department of Rehabilitation, Redwood Empire District, is soliciting bids for office moving services under IFB #S26-33359, with bids due June 11, 2026, and bid opening on June 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation includes a 5% small-business preference for certified California small businesses and a separate 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive; non-small-business bidders may qualify for a 5% preference by committing to subcontract at least 25% of net bid price to certified small businesses, with maximum allowable preferences capped at $50,000 per bid and $100,000 combined across all preferences.

The scope encompasses comprehensive office moving services including packing, transportation, unpacking, modular furniture reconfiguration, storage, and debris removal, with work conducted before 7:00 a.m., after 5:00 p.m., and on weekends as needed. Bidders must submit hourly rates for drivers, movers, helpers/laborers, and supervisors, plus a flat monthly storage fee for a 53-foot by 8-foot unit.

The estimated contract value is $49,900 over a three-year term (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029) with renewal option, comprising $25,000 for FY26/27 and $24,900 for FY27/28. The contract is subject to California prevailing wage rates.

Minimum qualifications include a California Class C-61, Category D-34 license; Motor Carrier Permit or Household Goods Carrier Permit; commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate); automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit); and workers' compensation insurance. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Questions are due June 4, 2026; answers post by June 9. The anticipated award date is June 22, 2026, following a five-day protest period. Addendum #1 revised the bid opening date from June 12 to June 15, 2026.