Janitorial Services - IFB 26C347002

The Department of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for janitorial services at the Nimitz Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Northbound and Nimitz Platform Scale Southbound facilities. The anticipated agreement term runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with a one-year extension option available to the state. Services are to be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and include routine cleaning as well as specialized maintenance such as quarterly floor stripping and waxing, semi-annual carpet dry cleaning, weekly parking lot trash removal, and bi-annual cleaning of fluorescent light covers. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest total monthly cost. Evaluation involves a pass/fail responsiveness review, and while the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, incentives remain available for eligible bidders, including small/micro business and nonprofit veteran service agency preferences. Bidders must submit a single, stapled original bid package in a sealed envelope via mail or hand delivery by November 13, 2026. Key requirements for the winning contractor include maintaining a valid business license, providing proof of liability insurance, and ensuring all personnel undergo driver license and fingerprint checks for security clearance. The contractor must also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Property Service Workers Protection Act, and California Government Code Section 19134 regarding employee benefits. All required attachments, including the Bidder Declaration, Payee Data Records, and Contractor Certification Clauses, must be signed in ink by an authorized representative to avoid disqualification.