25-069 As-Needed Graffiti Removal Services at the San Francisco DMV Field Office

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is issuing a three-year contract for as-needed graffiti removal services at its San Francisco field office, located at 1377 Fell Street. The contract, set to begin August 1, 2025 or upon approval and continue through July 31, 2028, is aimed at maintaining the visual appearance and cleanliness of the facility. The contractor will be responsible for providing all required labor, tools, materials, equipment, and travel needed to remove graffiti from a wide range of areas, including signs, sign poles, interior and exterior walls, building grounds, parking lots, fences, benches, light poles, flagpoles, asphalt, sidewalks, curbs, doorways, entryways, alcoves, and exterior windows. Any graffiti on painted surfaces must be removed and repainted using zero-VOC, water-based paint that matches existing colors, and all waste must be disposed of according to state and local laws. To qualify, bidders must hold a valid C-33 contractor license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and any subcontractors must also be properly licensed. Compliance with prevailing wage requirements is mandatory if bids exceed $1,000, and registration as a public works contractor with the California Department of Industrial Relations is required for contracts over $25,000. The contractor must respond to graffiti reports within 48 hours, ensuring all affected surfaces are restored to a like-new condition with no trace of graffiti. The estimated contract value is between $32,000 and $50,000 for the three-year term. Bids are due via email by May 28, 2025, with questions due by May 15, 2025, and responses posted on May 21, 2025. The current contractor is The Colores Painting Co., Inc., with a contract value of $32,000 for the previous three-year term.