Shingletown Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA), Janitorial and Grounds Maintenance Services in Shasta County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 is seeking a contractor to provide janitorial and grounds maintenance services for the Shingletown Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA) located in Shasta County. The solicitation requires a comprehensive service package involving daily maintenance tasks including cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking restroom facilities, cleaning sidewalks, picking up litter, washing tables, benches, drinking fountains, and garbage cans, and maintaining grounds through sweeping, raking, and debris removal. The contractor must provide a minimum of 2.5 hours of service per day, seven days per week, with services beginning between 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., totaling approximately 75 to 77.5 hours of work monthly. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for January 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with written questions due by January 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Price quotes are due January 16, 2026 by 3:00 p.m., with an estimated award date of January 21, 2026, and a contract term projected from May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2028.

This procurement is specifically designated for certified Small Businesses (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with an estimated contract value between $5,000 and $250,000. Bidders must be registered with the Labor Commissioner's Office for janitorial services and certified with the Department of General Services. The minimum wage rate for a Custodian is set at $15.83 per hour with a blended benefits rate of $14.14 per hour, totaling $29.97 per hour. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate general liability coverage, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Required certifications include the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Notably, subcontracting is not permitted under this agreement, and the successful bidder must submit all insurance documentation within ten business days of award notification.