**Certified SB, including MB, or a DVBE Only**  IFPQ 04A7443 Janitorial Services in Contra Costa County

The contract solicitation 04A7443 for janitorial services in Contra Costa County is reserved exclusively for certified Small Businesses, including Micro Businesses, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with no subcontracting permitted under any circumstance. The work involves daily and scheduled janitorial services at designated Caltrans facilities in Alameda and San Francisco Counties, requiring the contractor to supply all labor, equipment, cleaning supplies, and materials for cleaning offices, restrooms, common areas, and kitchen spaces, operating Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays. All personnel must be trained with a minimum of four hours of instruction, wear identifiable uniforms, maintain professional conduct, and ensure at least one English-speaking supervisor is present per shift. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, where responsiveness to specifications and the absence of misleading information are prerequisites for consideration, and price is the sole deciding factor among eligible bidders. The estimated performance period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with all pricing details to be submitted via a Price Quote Proposal attached upon award, leaving the total contract value TBD. The contractor must comply with extensive operational, safety, and regulatory requirements, including adherence to GS-42 cleaning standards, Carpet and Rug Institute guidelines, Senate Bill 1383 for organic waste disposal, ADA and WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility provisions, FIPS 140-2 data security standards, and mandatory reporting of cybersecurity incidents. All cleaning agents must remain in factory-sealed containers until use, with proper hazard labeling and employee training required. Invoicing must be submitted monthly in triplicate, itemized and signed, in accordance with Government Code Section 19134, to a designated Caltrans office in Oakland. Insurance coverage must include subcontractors as additional insured or meet equivalent limits, and the contractor is responsible for securing all necessary local permits and licenses. A strict no-alternate-clause policy applies, and failure to meet any specification results in non-responsiveness and rejection. Bidders must submit required certifications including California Civil Rights, Darfur Contracting Act, and Bidder Certification, along with a Unique Entity ID or CAGE Code, and post-award, must provide proof of insurance and postconsumer content certification. Failure to prevent unreasonable inconvenience, improper waste disposal, lack of English communication