MD Works Exemption SHA Chestertown Janitorial.pdf

This is a declination letter from Maryland Works, a Community Service Provider operating under the Employment Works Program, addressed to the Maryland State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) regarding a janitorial services contract opportunity for the SHA Chestertown facility located on Maryland's rural Eastern Shore. The contract, identified as KEJANT27SB, involves cleaning services twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, requiring one supervisor and one cleaning specialist per shift working a minimum of four hours each day. The SHA will provide all cleaning supplies through the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), including disinfectants, cleaners, surface treatments, and disposable items such as gloves, hand soap, paper towels, and can liners. The contractor must furnish commercial-grade equipment and supplies not provided by SHA, including vacuum cleaners, buckets, and brushes. No travel reimbursement is available under this invitation for bid. Optional facility tours are available upon request by calling 410-778-0818 and do not influence bid evaluation.

Maryland Works CEO Mary Manzoni notified the procurement officer that the organization will not pursue this janitorial contract at the current time through the Employment Works Program, though expressed potential interest in bidding when the opportunity becomes available in the future. Invoicing occurs monthly, with payment options including credit card (if no processing fees are charged), standard check payment within approximately 14 days of invoice receipt, or free ACH transfer via direct deposit. The letter, dated June 20, 2025, indicates this represents a withdrawal of interest rather than a final award or contract execution.