Common_Carrier_Attestation_02.05.2025.pdf

This file contains a Common Carrier Attestation required by Pinellas County, Florida for its competitive Request for Proposals (RFP 26-0234-RFP) to procure comprehensive janitorial services across Construction and Property Management Department facilities. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to deliver janitorial services to approximately 50+ county facilities totaling over 2 million square feet, including courthouse complexes, sheriff's office locations, detention centers, tax collector offices, emergency response facilities, animal services, museums, and administrative buildings. Services are organized into five regional service groups (Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, Midcounty, and Detention) with six distinct service levels (A through F) specifying cleaning frequencies ranging from daily to semi-annual based on facility type and traffic volume. The initial contract term is 36 months from award, with two optional 12-month renewal periods available at the County's discretion. Proposals are due on March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with a question submission deadline of March 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; no site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled.

Pricing is submitted through the OpenGov electronic platform using unit costs and monthly rates, with annual price adjustments permitted up to the lesser of the Consumer Price Index or 5% upon request 90-120 days prior to each contract anniversary. The previous contract was awarded to High Sources Inc. under Contract Number 23-0230-ITB with a total value of $5,556,534.84 and an annual estimated expenditure of $1,852,178.28. The contract is budgeted within the CPM Department Operating Budget with FY26 allocations of $2,598,160.00, and although implementation begins September 30, 2026, it will require programming into the FY27 budget submission. Required contractor qualifications include a minimum of five years in continuous business, local presence within 50 miles of Pinellas County, three customer references, financial capacity documentation, equipment inventory listing, E-Verify compliance, and background-cleared employees. All contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and must comply with mandatory attestations including the Common Carrier Attestation (Florida Statute 908.111 and 92.525), Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and Human Trafficking Affidavit, all of which must be notarized under penalties of perjury prior to contract award.