IFB 01A6616 Janitorial Service in Humboldt County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for comprehensive janitorial, graffiti removal, grounds maintenance, and recycling program services across Humboldt County under solicitation number 01A6616, with bids due on May 26, 2026. The contract requires the contractor to supply all necessary materials including factory-sealed, undiluted cleaning agents, approved garbage bags, and gloves, with safety data sheets visibly posted at storage locations and all products complying with EPA, OSHA, and CalRecycle regulations. Services must be performed at designated Caltrans facilities including rest areas and vault toilets, with work subject to inspection and acceptance on-site by the Caltrans Contract Manager based on strict adherence to Exhibit A’s scope of work, SB 1383 organic waste recycling mandates, ADA and WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards, and prevailing wage laws under California Labor Code and Government Code Section 19134. All contractors must hold valid state and local licenses, provide proof of $1 million commercial general liability and $1 million automobile liability insurance with the State named as additional insured, and ensure employees wear approved uniforms with name tags, undergo four hours of initial training, and operate under a designated supervisor during multi-person shifts. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with a proposed performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Evaluation is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, where technical responsiveness and responsibility—confirmed through the submission of mandatory certifications including DVBE status, UEI/CAGE code, Civil Rights and Darfur Act compliance, and Postconsumer Content Certification—are prerequisites before price is considered. A 5% price adjustment incentive is applied for verified DVBE participation. Bids must be submitted in sealed hard copy to a designated cabinet at Caltrans’ Sacramento office, with no electronic submissions permitted. Contractors must also comply with strict data security protocols requiring FIPS 140-2 encryption for any state data on portable devices, immediate reporting of security incidents, and adherence to federal economic sanctions. All contract clauses, including General Terms and Conditions and Contractor Certification Clauses, are non-negotiable, and deviations will result in bid rejection. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate with certified payrolls and wage compliance reports to Caltrans District 01/Maintenance in Eureka, and no electronic invoicing systems are authorized.