Janitorial Services Staffing Augmentation

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), a local public entity serving over 1.4 million members across Riverside and San Bernardino counties in California, issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-07128 on May 12, 2026, seeking qualified vendors to provide temporary janitorial staffing augmentation services across eight facility locations. The scope of services includes trash and recycling removal, restroom sanitation, floor care, surface disinfection, glass cleaning, break room maintenance, and project-based work such as high dusting and carpet spot cleaning, with personnel working both day shift (7:00 AM–6:00 PM) and swing shift (5:00 PM–1:30 AM) under the direction of IEHP's Environmental Services Supervisor. IEHP will provide all cleaning supplies, chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment; contractors must supply only qualified labor. All assigned personnel must possess commercial janitorial experience and training in OSHA safety standards, hazard communication, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and chemical handling, and must maintain active California Janitorial Service Providers Registry registration per AB 1978 and meet IEHP's background screening requirements. Pricing proposals must include fully inclusive blended hourly rates for Environmental Service Technician I (frontline janitorial worker) and Environmental Service Technician II (specialized floor technician), with separate overtime rates. Bidders must submit questions by 5:00 p.m. PT on May 15, 2026, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. PT on May 29, 2026. The initial contract term is one year, with IEHP holding the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods at its discretion. Evaluation criteria allocate 65 points to scope and company qualifications, 30 points to pricing, and 5 points for local preference; an additional 10 points may be awarded for demonstrations or interviews.

Bidders located within Riverside or San Bernardino counties are eligible for five points local preference consideration if they maintain a physical office with staffing in these counties, possess current authorization to conduct business therein, and demonstrate a minimum six-month operational history prior to certification. All bidders must comply with non-discrimination provisions under Title 2, California Code of Regulations Section 11105 et seq., conflict of interest restrictions, and acknowledgment of IEHP's status as a local public entity subject to the Brown Act and Public Records Act, and must provide certifications of non-debarment, non-collusion declarations, and proof of workers' compensation insurance compliance. Required submissions include insurance evidence (with cyber liability insurance minimum of $3 million), business licenses, W-9 forms, California Janitorial Service Providers Registry registration proof, background checking procedures documentation, references demonstrating similar work experience, organizational charts, account management narratives, IT security documentation, and a list of three similar contracts awarded within the past three years. Bidders must also maintain workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability coverage, and comply with HIPAA requirements and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian economic sanctions. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available RFP documentation; pricing will be evaluated as part of the 30-point cost component, though IEHP reserves the right to modify, amend, or cancel the RFP and is not legally bound to accept the lowest bid or any bid submitted.