Janitorial and Grounds Maintenance Services in Shasta County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking janitorial and grounds maintenance services for the Hillcrest Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA) in Shasta County, District 02. The procurement is an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) that requires a contractor to provide comprehensive services, including daily janitorial tasks such as cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking restroom facilities, as well as grounds maintenance involving sweeping, raking, litter removal, and picnic table cleaning. An optional site inspection is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. located at 31955 CA-299, Montgomery Creek, CA. Written questions must be submitted by December 18, 2025, with final price quote submissions due by December 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. The proposed contract award date is December 30, 2025, with services expected to commence on May 1, 2026, and continue through October 31, 2028. Service requirements include seven-day-per-week coverage, with estimated monthly hours ranging between 60-62 hours and a minimum daily presence of two hours at the facility.

The procurement is exclusively restricted to certified Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) as specified under Government Code Section 14838.5. The estimated contract value ranges between $5,000 and $250,000. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and the Labor Commissioner's Office for janitorial services registration. Contractors are required to pay employees at least the CalHR minimum wage of $15.83 per hour for Custodian I positions, plus $14.14 per hour in blended benefits. Caltrans mandates a minimum of two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE entities before contract award. Required documentation includes proof of SB certification, DIR registration, janitorial services registration, bid/bidder certification, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Additionally, contractors must provide insurance certificates covering general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and workers' compensation. Subcontracting is explicitly prohibited under this solicitation.