CHP Tecate Platform Scale - Janitorial Services - IFB #26C646000

The Department of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids under IFB #26C646000 for janitorial services at the CHP Tecate Platform Scale located at 455 Thing Road, Tecate, CA 91980. The selected contractor will provide all labor, equipment, transportation, and consumables to perform cleaning services two days per week. The anticipated contract term runs from June 1, 2027, to May 31, 2028, with a one-year extension option available at the state's discretion. Bidders must be registered with the DIR per the Property Services Workers Protection Act and hold a local city or county business license. A mandatory walk-through was scheduled for November 9, 2026, and the final response deadline is November 23, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the low bid method, with specific preferences and incentives applied for certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). All bidders must meet a minimum DVBE participation requirement of 5%. Submission requirements are strict, requiring a single sealed envelope containing one original bid package bound with a single staple, delivered to the CHP Business Services Section in Sacramento. Electronic submissions via fax or email are prohibited. The contractor is required to maintain high standards of employee conduct and appearance, including company-branded attire, and must provide proof of liability insurance and a security clearance letter upon award. Invoicing is to be submitted monthly in arrears to the CHP Otay Mesa Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility.