Description
The Employment Development Department (EDD) of California issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 125698) for “as‑needed” gutter‑cleaning services at its Santa Barbara facility (128 E Ortega St). The contract would run for two years (July 1 2026 – June 30 2028) and be awarded on a lowest‑responsible hourly‑rate basis. Bidders were required to submit questions by 29 April 2026, submit bids by 13 May 2026, and could expect an award announcement the week of 18 May 2026. The work includes twice‑yearly inspection and cleaning of gutters and downspouts, debris removal, blockage clearing, and reporting of any damage, all performed in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The solicitation was later cancelled (notice posted 20 May 2026) with a statement that the IFB will be reposted in the future.
• Scope: periodic gutter and downspout inspection, debris removal, blockage clearing, and condition reporting for a single EDD building.
• Schedule: two cleaning cycles per year over a 2‑year contract term; bid deadline 13 May 2026 (now cancelled).
• Compensation: hourly rate (including labor, travel, per‑diem) with overtime up‑to 1.5× and up to 10 % material markup; no fixed ceiling disclosed.
• Eligibility: California contractor’s license required; small‑business preferences available; subcontracting limited to 25 % of bid price.
• Contact: Derick Lim, Analyst I, [email protected].
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Contact
Derick Lim(Analyst I)