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The Hattiesburg Public School District in Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for comprehensive janitorial contractual services for the 2025 fiscal year, covering multiple school facilities including Hattiesburg High School, Thames Elementary, Hawkins Elementary, and six alternate locations such as N.R. Burger Middle School and STEAM Academy. The procurement (Bid Number 25-008) requires a contractor to provide complete janitorial management, including all personnel, equipment, and supplies, with services spanning 329,700 square feet across primary sites and potentially expanding to 658,552 square feet. Detailed cleaning requirements include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks such as floor maintenance, restroom sanitization, trash removal, and specialized cleaning during school breaks, with strict adherence to OSHA and safety standards. Bidders must submit current insurance certificates, commercial references, equipment listings, and comprehensive staffing plans. The district will evaluate proposals based on price, equipment quality, operational capacity, and references, with a potential contract renewable for two additional one-year periods. Sealed bids are due on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST, to be submitted at the district's Central Office located at 301 Mamie Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

The Request for Proposal does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises. The district reserves the right to award the entire contract to a single vendor, with pricing evaluated on a per-square-foot basis and potential performance penalties ranging from 1-5% invoice deductions for repeated service failures. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the extensive square footage coverage suggests a substantial contract value. Most facility locations require a minimum of two staff members covering different shifts, indicating a significant staffing commitment from the selected contractor. The RFP does not reference an incumbent vendor, suggesting this might be a new or re-competed service contract. Contractors must demonstrate capability to manage comprehensive janitorial services across multiple educational facilities, with a focus on maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic learning environments. Insurance and references will be critical components of the vendor selection process, emphasizing the district's commitment to selecting a reliable and professional service provider.