356244 -mkj Janitorial Services for OH BMV-Newark DX

The Ohio Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Motor Vehicles is seeking a janitorial services contractor for the Newark Driver's Exam (DX) station located at 873 E. Main Street in Newark, Ohio. The procurement involves comprehensive custodial services to be performed five days per week (Tuesday through Saturday) after business hours, typically after 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Required services include daily tasks such as vacuuming, wet mopping, dusting, and disinfecting, along with weekly floor buffing, glass partition cleaning, monthly window washing, and bi-annual carpet cleaning and floor stripping/resealing. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, tools, cleaning supplies, and labor to complete the janitorial scope of work. Evaluation criteria will focus on the "GRAND TOTAL" section, which encompasses monthly pricing, carpet cleaning costs, and flooring service costs. A mandatory site visit is required for bidding, and the proposal is due on January 27, 2026, with the opportunity originally posted on January 9, 2026.

Prospective contractors must successfully pass both State of Ohio and Federal fingerprint-based background checks, which will be conducted at ODPS expense. The contractor must maintain daily sign-in/sign-out procedures, returning keys and identification each day, and provide Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must demonstrate the ability to staff the project adequately and comply with commercial floor care standards without deviation. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining an inventory of products and equipment on-site, and ODPS will supply supplementary materials such as toilet tissue, hand soap, trash liners, and paper towels. Although a specific budget range is not detailed in the documentation, the contract will involve monthly service fees, with additional costs for specialized services like carpet cleaning and floor maintenance. A facility walkthrough will be available upon contract award, to be scheduled with the ODPS DX Supervisor prior to the contract's commencement.