020 PSP northeast training center

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically the Luzerne County Forestville CDP jurisdiction, is seeking a small business to provide janitorial services for the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Training Center. The procurement involves furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to perform cleaning services three days per week, with a contract period spanning from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024. Bidders are required to complete a mandatory site visit and obtain a signed Proof of Visit Form from the Station Commander or representative prior to submission. Electronic bid responses are the only accepted method of proposal, and interested vendors must register on the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to participate. The bid response deadline is February 14, 2019, with all questions to be directed via email to LBOBITZ@PA.GOV. Potential vendors must carefully monitor the DGS emarketplace website for any change notices that will become incorporated into the bid documentation.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with mandatory self-certification required before the bid opening date through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov. Vendors must obtain a small business certification and accompanying certificate to be eligible for bid submission. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the five-year contract duration suggests a comprehensive service engagement. The bid is structured to provide a structured procurement process for janitorial services, with clear requirements for vendor qualification, site familiarization, and electronic submission. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to consistently maintain the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Training Center's cleanliness and operational standards over the contract period, adhering to the general specifications provided in the solicitation documents.