Parking Lot Steam Cleaning Services CHP 25C250004

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking bids for Parking Lot Steam Cleaning Services at the Antelope Platform Scales facility located along I-80 in Citrus Heights, California. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for semi-annual steam cleaning services covering concrete roadway, parking lot surfaces, platform scale surfaces, and inspection bay floors. Prospective bidders must hold a California Contractors State License Board C61/D38 (Sand and Water Blasting) certification and a local business license. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for December 18, 2025, with separate sessions at 9:00 a.m. (eastbound location) and 9:30 a.m. (westbound location). Written questions must be submitted by December 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with bids due December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The evaluation will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid price, with bidders required to provide three client references for similar services performed within the past five years. The resulting agreement will cover a three-year term from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2029.

The solicitation includes preferences for small/micro businesses and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, though the mandatory DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this contract. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage, and a $25,000 fidelity bond. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with contractors required to schedule services one week in advance and sign in/out with on-site personnel. The project is classified as public works and subject to prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the CHP intends to make a single award to the most competitive bidder. Contractors will be expected to integrate their cleaning services with existing site operations at the Antelope Platform Scales facility, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing highway patrol activities.