IFB No. 125698 "As Needed" Gutter Cleaning Services

The contract seeks “as-needed” gutter cleaning services for the California Employment Development Department facility located at 128 E Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, under Solicitation Number 0000038990, issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 125698). Performance is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2028, with services scheduled biannually in late spring and late fall. Work includes thorough cleaning of gutters and downspouts, inspection for structural damage or blockages, verification of hanger integrity, and reporting of safety hazards or needed repairs, all while minimizing disruption to building occupants. The contractor must ensure all materials are new unless otherwise approved, restore affected surfaces to match existing conditions, and comply with OSHA, California Department of Public Health, EPA, and local air pollution control regulations, particularly regarding asbestos handling. All work is guaranteed for one year post-completion. Submission of bids is due by May 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and must include six required attachments: a three-page cost proposal, a two-page bidder declaration, the Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), Darfur Contracting Act Certification, STD 204 Payee Data Record, and STD 205 Payee Data Record Supplement. Bidders must be certified in good standing with the California Secretary of State and comply with state-specific certifications including drug-free workplace, conflict of interest, gender identity, domestic partner inclusion, expatriate corporation status, and sweatfree code of conduct. A 5% bid preference is available for certified small businesses that commit to subcontracting 25% or more of the work to other certified small businesses, and mandatory DVBE participation requires reporting within 60 days of final payment. The award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements is mandatory, and price determines selection only after responsibility and adherence to certification criteria are confirmed. Payment will be processed by the EDD Contracts Services Group in Sacramento, and the contractor must maintain at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. The State retains the right to terminate the contract with 30 days’ notice, and force m