City of Watsonville - Janitorial Services at Water Resource Center (WRC) and City Hall Buildings - 2026
City of WatsonvilleCity · Watsonville, CA- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Grant Adams
- (831) 247-1011
The 30-second brief
The City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Department is requesting proposals from fully licensed and insured janitorial service providers for a three-year contract. The scope of work includes routine daily maintenance, cleaning, sanitizing, and trash removal five times per week at the Water Resource Center located at 500 Clearwater Lane and City Hall at 250 Main Street in Watsonville, California. Contractors must comply with the Property Service Workers Protection Act and complete Janitorial Services Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by November 5, 2026, and non-mandatory pre-proposal meetings scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Monthly Charges for Building 1 - Water Resource Center; Monthly Charges for Building 2 - City Hall Building; Emergency Janitorial Service - On-call Rate
Completeness of response, approach, experience, knowledge, references
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Summary
The City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Department is requesting proposals from fully licensed and insured janitorial service providers for a three-year contract.
The scope of work includes routine daily maintenance, cleaning, sanitizing, and trash removal five times per week at the Water Resource Center located at 500 Clearwater Lane and City Hall at 250 Main Street in Watsonville, California. Contractors must comply with the Property Service Workers Protection Act and complete Janitorial Services Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by November 5, 2026, and non-mandatory pre-proposal meetings scheduled for November 3, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Completeness of response
- Approach
- Experience
- Knowledge
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Monthly Charges for Building 1 - Water Resource Center
- Monthly Charges for Building 2 - City Hall Building
- Emergency Janitorial Service - On-call Rate
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Acceptance of Standard Agreement, Submittal Authorization
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/watsonville-ca
- Scope location
- Watsonville, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Watsonville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/watsonville-ca. For questions, contact Grant Adams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Watsonville in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Grant Adams at (831) 247-1011. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Monthly Charges for Building 1 - Water Resource Center; Monthly Charges for Building 2 - City Hall Building; Emergency Janitorial Service - On-call Rate. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Completeness of response, approach, experience, knowledge, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Watsonville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Watsonville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Watsonville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Acceptance of Standard Agreement, Submittal Authorization. Review the full document from City of Watsonville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Watsonville, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.