REBID 25MLD006 IFB - Calibration and Certification of Equipment used for Vapor Recovery

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) (25C401005) for janitorial services at the Central Division Special Services Command facility located at 5435 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, California. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial services five days per week, including carpet cleaning, floor maintenance, restroom cleaning, waste removal, window cleaning, and miscellaneous facility maintenance tasks as detailed in the scope of work. The contract will be effective from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with one optional one-year extension subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and Department of General Services approval. Key deadlines include a mandatory walk-through scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM, bidder questions due by April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and bids due on April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening occurring the same day. Bidders must meet specific qualification requirements, including obtaining a local business license, registering with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1420-1434, maintaining workers' compensation insurance, and passing fingerprint and driver's license background checks. The CHP intends to award the contract to the single responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost. Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation coverage, and a $25,000 fidelity bond, with minimum wage requirements of $16.31 per hour and blended benefit rate of $15.51 per hour.

The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) participation requirement has been waived; however, bidders may claim DVBE incentive participation for additional evaluation consideration. Small business preference of up to five percent and non-small business subcontractor preference provisions are available to eligible entities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The CHP will provide standard cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials; contractors must supply all labor, transportation, operating expenses, profit margins, and specialized equipment such as carpet cleaning supplies. While no specific budget range or award value is stated in the available documentation, the contract pricing structure is based on competitive bidding for the lowest responsive and responsible offer. The evaluation will focus on cost competitiveness and bidder qualifications to meet the service requirements over the one-year base contract term with optional renewal.