2026 Administration Janitorial Services

Montezuma County, Colorado, is seeking a janitorial services provider for its Administration Building located at 109 West Main Street in Cortez through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement is for a one-year contract covering janitorial services from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, for a 29,635 sq. ft. facility with 8,884 sq. ft. of carpeted area. Cleaning services will encompass daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning windows, and shampooing carpets. Bidders must provide three professional references and ensure all personnel pass background checks and E-Verify requirements. The mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with electronic bid submissions due via www.bidnetdirect.com by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners room.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The county reserves the right to reject any bid and select the option deemed most beneficial, with a requirement for the winning vendor to provide all necessary cleaning supplies and maintain an inventory for the county's maintenance department. Bidders are required to submit hourly rates for additional services beyond the base contract, with specific pricing to be determined by the successful vendor. While the exact contract value is not specified, the comprehensive cleaning requirements for a nearly 30,000 sq. ft. facility suggest a substantial annual service contract. The procurement process allows for flexibility, with the county maintaining the ability to accept bids in whole or part and waive any formal or informal bidding process elements if deemed in the county's best interest.