RFQ A261017478 SB Option Janitorial Services

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is requesting quotes for janitorial services at its Public Safety Communications Area 11 facility in Palm Desert, California, with quotes due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PT and a mandatory walk-through on September 11 at 10:00 a.m. PT. This procurement is restricted to California-certified Small Businesses or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises under Government Code Section 14838.5.

The scope encompasses weekly services (trash removal, restroom sanitization, floor cleaning, carpet vacuuming, dusting, touchpoint disinfection); monthly services (high dusting, window cleaning, deep floor scrubbing); and semi-annual services (carpet shampooing, floor stripping, waxing, and buffing) at the approximately 1,500-square-foot facility. All services must be performed on Fridays beginning at 8:00 a.m., excluding state holidays. The contractor must furnish and replace cleaning materials including hand soap, paper towels, sanitary napkins, disposal liners, toilet seat covers, and toilet paper. Contractors must comply with Green Seal GS-37 certified products and all California environmental regulations.

The maximum contract value is $249,999.99. The contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029. Contractors must submit cost detail on Exhibit B-1 showing minimum hourly rates of $15.51 for employee benefits (blended) and $16.31 for janitorial wages, with employee benefits totaling at least 85% of state employee compensation under Government Code Section 19134. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, and $1,000,000 pollution liability per incident. Contractors must hold a valid California business license, maintain a janitorial service bond, and demonstrate minimum three years of corporate or industrial janitorial experience with proof of sufficient backup personnel. Questions are due September 14 at 4:00 p.m. PT with responses by September 16. Formal Addendum 1 issued September 1, 2026, modifies original RFQ requirements and must be reviewed in conjunction with the base solicitation.