Durand Area Schools Custodial and Laborer RFP.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Durand Area Schools for custodial and grounds services. The RFP seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive custodial and maintenance/repair services for the district's facilities, including cleaning, maintenance, and grounds upkeep across multiple school buildings. The solicitation was released on February 28, 2025, with proposals due on March 21, 2025 at 2 p.m. The proposed contract will have an initial term of three years, from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, with the potential for up to two additional one-year renewals at the district's discretion.

The district currently has 11 custodial and 3 mail clerk/laborer positions and serves 1,277 students across several facilities including an administration office, online academic center, transportation/bus garage, high school, middle school, two elementary schools, and associated athletic and performing arts centers. The RFP requires proposers to provide detailed information about their staffing, management approach, training programs, and qualifications, with a focus on maintaining clean, safe, and efficiently managed school environments. Proposers must submit pricing, alternative pricing options, references, and evidence of financial stability, with the district reserving the right to evaluate proposals based on factors including quality of service, management capabilities, and overall cost-effectiveness.