IFB No. 127986 Annual Carpet and VCT Cleaning Services

The contract encompasses annual carpet and vinyl composite tile (VCT) cleaning services for the California Employment Development Department facility at 745 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, under IFB No. 127986 and solicitation number 0000039320. The performance period spans from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, with all work required to occur outside normal business hours, including completion and restoration of furnishings by 7:00 a.m. the following day. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to meet industry-standard workmanship, repair or replace any disturbed surfaces, conduct daily cleanup, and ensure final results are inconspicuous and seamless with existing finishes. Performance is governed by Exhibit A (Scope of Work), Exhibit A-1 (Specifications), and other attachments, with strict adherence to state and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and asbestos handling protocols as outlined in the asbestos report included in Exhibit A-2. The solicitation mandates compliance with a range of certifications and contractual requirements embedded in Attachments 3 through 6, including Drug-Free Workplace, Americans with Disabilities Act, Sweatfree Code of Conduct, and California corporate qualification. Bidders must submit a Bidder Declaration, Debarment Certification, STD 204 Payee Data Record, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification, with self-certification of small business, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), and other socioeconomic statuses. DVBE participation triggers price incentives ranging from 1% to 5% for bids meeting specified thresholds, capped at $100,000; additionally, at least 25% of the net bid price must be subcontracted to certified small businesses. The award will be based on a low-price technically acceptable methodology, with bids evaluated on responsiveness, compliance, and DVBE incentives applied as price reductions. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability and workers’ compensation coverage under California law. All submissions must be received by June 10, 2026, via email or mail to the designated contact, and failure to comply with any clause or certification will result in bid rejection.