The California Highway Patrol is seeking a qualified contractor to provide janitorial services at its Portola Resident Post facility. Services include routine cleaning of offices, restrooms, floors, windows, and surrounding exterior areas two days per week, with a minimum of 75 % of the work performed directly by the contractor. The contract will run from January 1 2027 through December 31 2027, with one optional one‑year extension, and requires compliance with extensive insurance, bonding, security‑clearance, and regulatory certifications. The solicitation mandates attendance at a mandatory walk‑through on October 22 2026; non‑attendance disqualifies bidders.
• Scope: General office cleaning, restroom maintenance, floor care, window cleaning, exterior sidewalk sweeping, and periodic deep‑clean tasks.
• Frequency: Two days per week; exact days to be coordinated with CHP.
• Requirements: 75 % direct performance, drug‑free and uniformed workforce, background checks, liability insurance, fidelity bond, post‑consumer‑content certification, and various state‑mandated disclosures.
• Timeline: IFB released Oct 16 2026, mandatory site visit Oct 22 2026, questions due Oct 28 2026, bid due Nov 12 2026, contract start Jan 1 2027.