Q&A Center Items - 26PSX0168 - Addendum # 2.pdf

This is a Q&A Center Addendum document published by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement for Solicitation 26PSX0168 regarding custodial services at 786 South Main Street in Middletown, Connecticut. The solicitation requests proposals for comprehensive custodial and maintenance services, including cleaning, floor care, restroom maintenance, waste management, and general facility upkeep. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting and site visit is required for all interested contractors on September 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the facility location; late arrivals of 10 minutes or more will be rejected from participation, and all vendors must present valid photo identification for entry to state buildings. The solicitation opened September 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with the collaboration period running from September 2, 2026, at 7:15 AM EDT through September 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. One clarification was published in the Q&A Center addressing the day porter role, which must be filled by a single individual rather than a cleaning crew.

Proposals are due on September 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with cost submissions accepted on either a monthly or annual basis as outlined in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery. Funding derives from the State of Connecticut's operating budget with allocations for facility maintenance and custodial operations. The procurement may include set-asides for small businesses or minority-owned enterprises as applicable under Connecticut state regulations. The contact for this procurement is Melissa Marzano at the State of Connecticut DAS Procurement office, and vendors may not email the buyer directly regarding this solicitation.