359234 - Janitorial Services - CRS/VRS Anniston

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is requesting bids for janitorial services at its Anniston office, with bids due August 4, 2026 and mandatory attendance at a pre-bid conference and site visit on July 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at 1910 Coleman Road, Anniston, Alabama 36207 — failure to attend results in bid rejection.

The scope covers approximately 26,000 square feet including 10 bathrooms, 19 toilets, 22 sinks, and 5 urinals. Services are performed five days per week (Monday–Friday, 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) with nightly disinfection of lobby areas, offices, restrooms, breakroom/kitchen, hallways, and audiology rooms; mopping with disinfectant; trash removal; and door-handle and surface disinfection. Twice-weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) requirements include exterior entrance sweeping, floor buffering, and lobby deep cleaning. Weekly Wednesday duties include blind dusting. Semi-annual deep cleaning (January and August) comprises window cleaning, tile stripping and waxing, carpet steam cleaning with water extraction, and polished concrete topping restoration. The supplier must provide three janitorial staff with one designated supervisor; no subcontracting is permitted. The agency supplies paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, and hand soap; the supplier provides all labor, supervision, cleaning supplies, solutions, and equipment. Three references covering equal or greater square footage are required.

The contract term is 12 months with options to extend for up to four additional 12-month terms at the same terms and pricing; each extension requires written approval from both parties no later than 30 days before expiration. Award is made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible bidder, with consideration given to negative past performance within three years preceding the solicitation. Suppliers must carry minimum $100,000 liability insurance with $50,000 per occurrence; proof must be submitted at bid or the bid is rejected. Suppliers with five or more employees must provide a Worker's Compensation Certificate upon notice of award. Questions are due July 24, 2026, submitted through the Alabama Buys portal.