271-25 Bid Document.pdf

ITB 271 UAS CENTER JANITORIAL SERVICES

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Section 1: Intent

The intent of this invitation to bid is to establish pricing for janitorial services for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 7 at the UAS Center, 1323 W. Blee Road, Suites 300- 305, Springfield, OH 45502. Vendor shall provide all labor, equipment, material, and incidental items necessary to perform the required services, all in accordance with specifications terms and conditions contained herein.

Section 2: Contract Duration

The effective period of this contract shall be from date of award, through June 30, 2026. The vendor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and cleaning supplies (unless otherwise noted herein) to provide janitorial services two (2) weekdays per week on two (2) non-consecutive days, excluding state observed holidays listed below.

New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King Day the 3rd Monday in January President's Day the 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day the last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

Section 3: Award

Award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the calculated total contract cost for services price determined by multiplying the daily rate by the number of days of service for each period and adding all periods together, all in accordance with the specifications herein.

Section 4: Site Visit

Vendors are encouraged to visit the site to fully understand all requirements of this Invitation.

Those interested may contact Jordan Collins by telephone at (614) 701-8396 to schedule a site visit.

Section 5: Working Hours

1. Services shall normally be performed between the hours of 4:00 PM and 12:00 AM. The District Designated Representative may approve other hours when deemed necessary to accomplish the specified work.

2. The Department reserves the right to discontinue service temporarily due to inclement weather. A minimum of four (4) hour notice must be given to the Contractor for a proportional amount to be reduced or suspended in the payment.

3. It shall be understood that, from time to time, facilities may be opened or closed during the life of the contract. The District designated representative will provide a minimum thirty (30) day notice to the vendor of the anticipated closure of site(s) serviced in accordance with this contract.

4. Vendor shall notify the District Designated Representative of staff absences and contingency plan not less than one (1) hour prior to start of regular work time.

5. Most ODOT Facilities operate on a Monday through Friday work schedule. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, it shall be observed on the following Monday.

Section 6: General Requirements

The intent of these specifications is to provide custodial maintenance services, furnishing adequate supervision, labor and supplies to accomplish all required custodial services. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications and schedules set forth herein. There shall be no exceptions or deviations to any part, or from approved schedule without prior written approval of the District designated representative. Contractor shall be deemed to have knowledge of the nature of the work and areas to be cleaned.

Section 7: Description of Premises

1. Total amount of cleanable SF in building: 3,566

a. Offices/Entrances/Hallways: 2,296

b. Work Room/Storage: 1,270

2. Total amount of SF of bare concrete: 1,270

3. Total amount of SF of carpet: 2,296

Section 8: Materials and Supplies

Vendors shall furnish, without additional cost, all materials and supplies required to perform the scope of work. Vendor shall always keep adequate quantities of properly labeled supplies on hand in the facility to perform the contracted services. Vendor shall also furnish, without additional cost, the following consumable items for facility staff and customers:

• Plastic waste can liners

• Air fresheners

Section 9: Services to be Provided

a. Offices and Control Room

i. Daily Tasks

1. Vacuum walk off mats

2. Empty waste receptacles/replace liners as needed

3. Vacuum carpeted traffic lanes

ii. Weekly Tasks

1. Dust miscellaneous office furniture

2. Sanitize Telephones

3. Vacuum total carpeted areas

4. Spot clean high traffic walls

iii. Monthly Tasks

1. Dust wall hangings

2. Dust windowsills and frames

3. Vacuum upholstered furniture

4. Dust Window Blinds

b. Work Room and Storage

i. Daily Tasks

1. Vacuum walk off mats

2. Empty waste receptacles/replace liners as needed

3. Vacuum carpeted traffic lanes

4. Clean work surfaces of tables

5. Clean chairs

6. Polish/disinfect sinks and fixtures

ii. Weekly Tasks

1. Dust miscellaneous office furniture

2. Sanitize Telephones

3. Vacuum total carpeted areas

4. Spot clean high traffic walls

iii. Monthly Tasks

1. Dust wall hangings

2. Dust windowsills and frames

3. Vacuum upholstered furniture

4. Dust Window Blinds

Section 10: Responsibility

The awarded vendor shall be responsible for replacing in kind all equipment, materials, and fixtures damaged by him or his employees during the performance of services. The vendor shall also be responsible for all liability in connection with the performance of this contract.

Any telephone usage shall be limited to performance of services at this site and any long-distance charges shall be deducted from compensation.

Section 11: Cancellation/Modification of Contract

This contract may be canceled at the request of the Director of Transportation due to the contractor's failure or inability to satisfactorily perform the work as per 108.08 of the Construction and Materials Specifications. This contract may be canceled by either party upon receipt of a thirty (30) day written notice. This contract may be modified in writing by agreement of the parties hereto.

Section 12: Subcontracting

The awarded bidder(s) will perform work amounting to not less than one hundred (100) percent of the Contract price with its own organization, unless otherwise approved by the Department. The phrase “its own organization” includes only workers employed and paid directly, inclusive of employees who are employed by a lease agreement acceptable to the Department, and equipment owned or rented with or without operators by the vendor. The phrase does not include employees or equipment of a subcontractor, assignee, or agent of the vendor.

The vendor’s percentage of the total Contract Price includes the cost of materials and manufactured products purchased by the vendor, but not the cost of materials and manufactured products purchased by subcontractors.

Vendor shall not subcontract any of the work covered by the contract unless specifically authorized to do so by ODOT. All subcontracting will be supplied to ODOT at cost with no vendor markup. The vendor will be required to submit copies of invoices from subcontractor(s) as proof of costs. Contractor will be fully responsible for making all subcontractor payments and ensuring that subcontractors follow all laws, rules, safety procedures and ODOT expectations as though they were the Contractor.

Section 13: References

All vendors shall provide contact information upon request of the Department, for a minimum of two (2) references for which services have been rendered within the past 24 months.

Section 14: Inspection

Department personnel may inspect the performance of work on the next working day.

Vendor of record shall agree to meet with District Designated Representative for any subsequent review required as follow up to deficiency corrections.

Section 15: Unsatisfactory Performance

In the event of unsatisfactory performance on a given day or days, the Department may deduct a whole day or one-half day payment depending upon the extent of the unsatisfactory performance as determined by the District Deputy Director or their designated representative. The vendor shall be notified by the Department of any unsatisfactory performance within five (5) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The Department also reserves the right, in the event of any unforeseen emergency, to have the vendor return to restore the location to an acceptable standard of cleanliness and safety. If the vendor fails to respond to the callback, the Department may deduct a day's pay. Should the vendor fail to complete the performance of any specified service, the Department may deduct the total cost to hire another vendor to complete the work satisfactorily from the payment for service(s) rendered. The Department reserves the right to non-perform or order additional work.

Section 16: Billing

If satisfactory work is performed, the vendor shall receive monthly payments within thirty (30) days for work complete and accepted as satisfactory and in accordance with these specifications. Payment shall be based on the daily rate bid times the number of days of service performed in the month, as noted on purchase order. The bid rate shall be the total cost for each occurrence of services provided as specified.

Two (2) copies of each invoice are to be sent to the Ohio Department of Transportation, at the address below. Vendors must provide on each invoice the vendor’s Tax ID number, the purchase order number for the work performed, a description of the work performed, and date(s) performed.

ODOT UAS Center Attn: UAS Program Administrator 1323 W. Blee Road Springfield, OH 45502

In the event of contract termination, payment in full for services rendered shall be based on each occurrence where work performed and accepted as complete and satisfactory in accordance with these specifications.

Section 17: Right to Audit

The Ohio Department of Transportation reserves the right to audit all invoices submitted by a Vendor. In addition, when discrepancies arise, the vendor will be required to pay the difference of the amount quoted in the contract and the amount charged on the invoice, plus twenty percent (20%) of the amount invoiced or fifty dollars ($50.00), whichever is more.

Section 18: Public Liability Insurance

The bidder must furnish proof with their bid that they carry public liability insurance with limits of not less than three hundred thousand ($300,000) dollars for any one person and one million ($1,000,000) dollars for any one occurrence.

All insurance policies required under this section shall include an endorsement requiring the insurance company to give thirty (30) days prior written notice to ODOT before any change or cancellation becomes effective. All insurance policies shall be through insurance companies licensed to conduct business in the State.

Section 19: Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies

In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard a chemical inventory listing all products used, manufacturers name, and copies of Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) used in performing work outlined in these specifications shall be submitted at least annually to and approved by the District Designated Representative. This information shall also be kept and maintained in each facility. In case of an emergency both the inventory and MSDS/SDS must be readily accessible. All chemical product containers must be properly labeled.

Section 20: Background Check Screening

By submitting this invitation to bid, the bidder verifies to the Department that the employees it is placing in ODOT facilities have successfully passed the vendor’s own background check screening.

Section 21: Miscellaneous

1. After all facility services have been completed the premises shall be left in a neat and orderly condition.

2. Vendor of record shall be responsible for disposal of all liquid and solid waste from performance of this contract. At no time shall the vendor of record bring items to or on ODOT properties for disposal. All chemicals utilized in performance of this contract shall meet with the approval of the District Designated Representative and shall be in accordance with the rules of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. In no circumstance shall any chemical be disposed of improperly.

3. Vendor’s employees shall sign in and out with the designated representative, including arrival and departure times. Sign In/Out sheets shall be reviewed by the vendor and originals shall be submitted to ODOT with monthly invoicing.

4. The vendor shall sign for the keys they receive for each facility maintained. In the event keys are lost, the vendor shall be responsible for re-keying the facility at the current market rate of approximately $2500.00.

5. Upon completion of daily contracted services, the vendor shall scan the facility for any unusual conditions and report as necessary.

Section 22: Pricing

Vendors shall submit pricing F.O.B. the locations provided, all in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions. Pricing shall be guaranteed firm for the contract duration.

1. Daily per occurrence cost for Period 1 janitorial services

2. Daily per occurrence cost for Period 2 janitorial services

3. Daily per occurrence cost for Period 3 janitorial services