Janitorial Services - IFB 26C347002

The California Department of Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for janitorial services at the NIMITZ Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Northbound and NIMITZ Platform Scale Southbound facilities in Fremont, California under IFB 26C347002, with bids due November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at a mandatory walk-through on October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. is required; failure to attend and sign in will result in bid rejection.

Bidders claiming small business, micro business, DVBE, or nonprofit veteran service agency status are eligible for preferences and incentives up to five percent, with cumulative adjustments not exceeding ten percent or $100,000, whichever is less. DVBE participation is not required but may be utilized for incentive consideration.

The scope covers comprehensive janitorial services at both locations. The minimum hourly janitorial rate is $16.31 with a blended benefit rate of $15.51 per hour. Bidders must provide all labor, equipment, and transportation; CHP supplies cleaning materials and consumables.

Bidder qualifications include a current local business license, DIR registration under California Labor Code Sections 1420-1434, good standing certification for corporations, and documented history of sound business integrity. Before agreement execution, the selected bidder must provide proof of liability insurance meeting specified requirements and submit to driver license and fingerprint checks through the California Criminal History Information System and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases.

The contract term runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027, with one one-year optional extension subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services approval. Questions are due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must comply with Russia sanctions verification, GenAI disclosure obligations, disability accommodations, and property services workers protection laws.