Janitorial Services Garberville

The California Department of Highway Patrol is requesting bids for janitorial services at the CHP Garberville Area office in Redway under an IFB, with bids due October 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory walk-through on October 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Preference adjustments up to 5% are available for certified small/micro businesses; DVBE participation is not required.

The contractor will provide janitorial services five days per week, supplying all personnel, labor, transportation, and equipment including brooms, buffers, and mops. The CHP will provide cleaning chemicals, paper products, trash liners, and consumables. Bidders must submit hourly labor rates (minimum $16.31 per hour), blended benefit rates (minimum $15.51 per hour), and administrative overhead and indirect costs. All assigned personnel are subject to driver license and fingerprint checks before facility access is authorized.

Eligibility requirements include registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1420–1434, a local business license, and proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid.

The agreement term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with one optional one-year extension subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and CHP approval. The resulting agreement is contingent on sufficient funding availability and approval by the Department of General Services, and services may not commence until all approvals are obtained. Bid opening occurs on October 30, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.