Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source procurement document issued by Pinellas County, Florida, through its Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division. The county intends to recommend sole source procurement for janitorial services for Construction and Property Management facilities. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial and related services at various county facilities, including all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment. The contractor must perform services in accordance with industry standards, regulations, codes, and statutes. Interested contractors must submit responses via OpenGov demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed stated requirements with convincing technical data. The deadline for responses was established at close of business on a specified date, after which an award would be made. The contract establishes standards for janitorial services across multiple county locations with the contractor responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and ensuring effective performance of all services described.

The document indicates this is a competitive procurement initially intended as a sole source justification under Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(c), requiring demonstration that bona fide competition exists. Specific pricing terms, set-asides, contract amounts, funding sources, and contract term details including renewal options are not detailed in the notice itself. The contact for the procurement is Merry Celeste, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPM Division Director, located at 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request to the county's accessibility office not later than seven days prior to any proceeding.