Lester T. Davis SRRA Janitorial and Grounds/ Landscape Maintenance Services in Plumas County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a certified small business to provide comprehensive janitorial and grounds maintenance services for the Lester T. Davis Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA) located in Plumas County. The contract, designated as Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) Number 02A2416, requires the selected contractor to perform daily janitorial services including cleaning restrooms, removing graffiti, maintaining grounds, and performing landscape maintenance seven days a week. The services will be conducted from August 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027, with an optional site inspection scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, supplies, tools, materials, and equipment to maintain the rest area in a presentable condition. The final date for quote submission is August 5, 2025, with a proposed award date of August 12, 2025. Key deliverables include comprehensive facility maintenance, waste disposal, and ensuring the rest area remains clean and functional, with services suspended during the winter season from November 1 through April 30.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with specific requirements including prevailing wage compliance for bids exceeding $15,000 and mandatory registration with the Department of Industrial Relations and Labor Commissioner's Office. The contract specifies an hourly rate structure of $15.83 with an additional $14.14 in blended benefits, totaling $29.97 per hour. Contractors must supply their own tools and equipment, with estimated annual supply requirements including 60 cases of toilet paper, 8 cases of toilet seat covers, and 2,400 garbage bags. The total contract value is estimated between $5,000 and $250,000, covering the entire service period. Successful bidders must demonstrate the capability to maintain the rest area's cleanliness and functionality, with responsibilities extending to all aspects of facility maintenance and appearance. The contract represents a specific opportunity for small businesses to provide essential roadside rest area maintenance services in Plumas County.