CHP SANTA CRUZ AREA OFFICE - Janitorial Services - IFB 26C720000

The Department of California Highway Patrol is soliciting bids for janitorial services at the Santa Cruz Area Office located at 10395 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 under Invitation for Bids Number 26C720000. The contract requires comprehensive cleaning services including vacuuming carpeted areas five times per week, daily trash removal, floor maintenance, dusting, surface cleaning, and monthly interior window cleaning, all performed in accordance with the detailed schedule in Exhibit A. All bidders must attend a mandatory site walk-through on June 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., signing in prior to the start; failure to do so will result in disqualification. The bid submission deadline is July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and proposals must be delivered as a single, physically sealed package via U.S. mail, overnight express, or hand delivery to the Contract Services Unit in Sacramento; electronic submissions are not accepted. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with adjustments applied for small/micro business participation up to 5%, non-small business subcontracting commitments of at least 25% of the contract value up to 5%, DVBE participation ranging from 1% to 5% depending on the level of commitment, and nonprofit veteran service agency preferences up to 5%. Although the DVBE participation requirement is waived, bidders claiming DVBE status are eligible for incentive adjustments. The agreement is for a base term of one year beginning November 1, 2026, or upon approval, with a one-year option to renew, subject to state funding, performance, and approval by the Department of General Services. All contractor personnel must pass a driver’s license and fingerprint check for access to state facilities, adhere to strict conduct and appearance standards, and be free of alcohol and drug use. The contractor must pay employees no less than $16.31 per hour for wages and $15.51 per hour for blended benefits including health, retirement, and paid leave. Invoices must be submitted monthly in arrears on company letterhead addressed to “California Highway Patrol,” signed, and free of abbreviations. The contract incorporates state-specific clauses referencing California Labor Code, Public Contract Code, and Government Code, and requires compliance with recycled content standards and DVBE reporting obligations. Nonconforming work must be