NOIA-Interested Parties~3.pdf

This document is an Interested Parties notice related to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Oregon Department of Forestry for janitorial services at the Tillamook Forest Center. The ITB seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial services, including all labor and personnel necessary to perform detailed cleaning and maintenance tasks across the facility. The procurement is structured as a competitive bidding process with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for February 28, 2024, and a deadline for submission of questions and clarifications on March 19, 2024, with answers to be issued on March 21, 2024. The original bid closing date of March 4, 2024, was extended to March 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. An anticipated notice of intent to award is scheduled for April 2, 2024, with contract execution projected for April 5, 2024. Site visits are available by appointment only. The initial contract term is anticipated to be one year, with potential for future renewal.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant janitorial experience and provide professional references to qualify as responsive and responsible contractors. The ITB documentation does not specify explicit set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on bidder types. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the procurement does not detail a precise budget range or award value. The Oregon Department of Forestry anticipates awarding a single contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through this competitive process. All successful contractors will be required to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing janitorial service contracts.