Addendum_1.pdf

This Addendum No. 1 document, issued by the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) on April 13, 2026, amends Request for Proposal 9185 for comprehensive janitorial services across multiple OUC facilities throughout Central Florida. The RFP solicits proposals for routine and as-needed janitorial work including general cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, waste removal, window cleaning, pressure washing, and specialized cleaning at office buildings, water plants, electric substations, recreational facilities, and chill water plants. A mandatory pre-response conference walkthrough has been rescheduled to Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST at 6003 Persing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32822, Room 118 Safety and Training Room, with attendance required for proposal eligibility. Suppliers must RSVP and submit attendee names and company affiliations to the buyer of record at least 48 hours in advance and provide government-issued photo identification. Proposal submissions are due no later than 2:00 PM Local Time on May 15, 2026, uploaded through Vendorlink. The contract term is three years with an optional two-year extension period, with firm pricing required for the initial three-year base contract and Years 4-5 extension pricing for evaluation purposes.

The RFP emphasizes evaluation criteria including LEED green building compliance with environmentally preferable cleaning products certified by Green Seal GS-37, UL ECOLOGO 2792, or equivalent standards; comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability ($2,000,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation; detailed work management plans with key personnel qualifications and safety documentation; and performance-based quality assurance with liquidated damages of $50 per verified service for minor deficiencies and up to $100 for major deficiencies. Responding firms must be registered to do business in Florida, maintain an established local office within 50 miles of Reliable Plaza, demonstrate a minimum of ten years of industry experience performing similar work, and provide 10-15 references from the past five years. All employees must obtain security badges at approximately $75 per employee and comply with OUC's drug-free workplace policy. The RFP does not specify a budget range or contract value; pricing is submitted through a detailed Price Schedule template with bidders permitted to offer early payment discounts of 1-2%. OUC reserves the right to award to a single or multiple contractors and to reject all proposals. All communication regarding the RFP must be directed to buyer James Norris at jnorris@ouc.com.