Janitorial Services in San Bernardino County

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids for janitorial services at District 08 San Bernardino Support Region facilities under IFB 08A4016, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (extended by Addendum No. 1 from the original October 6 date). Bidders must be Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) certified with the California Department of General Services — a hard eligibility requirement — and registered with the Labor Commissioner's Office at the Department of Industrial Relations. A 3% DVBE participation requirement applies; the DVBE Incentive Program offers up to 5% preference for verified DVBE participation. Small Business and Micro Business firms certified by DGS receive a 5% preference, not to exceed $50,000.

The scope covers janitorial services at six locations totaling approximately 12,580 square feet, including office buildings, a warehouse, and an exterior men's bathroom/locker room. Services are scheduled twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with supplementary monthly, quarterly, and annual deep-cleaning tasks including floor waxing, carpet shampooing, window cleaning, and gutter maintenance. The contractor furnishes all labor, tools, cleaning supplies (except those specified Caltrans supplies), and equipment.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029. Contractors must comply with Government Code Section 19134 wage and benefit requirements, currently a minimum of $16.31 hourly for Custodian I positions plus $15.51 blended benefits, or equivalent cash-in-lieu. Subcontracting is prohibited. Bids must include itemized pricing for 16 line items across the contract term.

The mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for September 23 or September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Addendum No. 1 provides alternate dates). Written questions were due September 24 or October 1, 2026 (per addendum), at 3:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is October 21, 2026. Caltrans is actively pursuing a goal waiver and encourages Small Business and non-DVBE entities to attend the site inspection if the waiver is obtained.