5 Day Janitorial L6462 Charleston

The State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) is soliciting bids for a five-day janitorial services contract for facility L6462 located at 1550 Douglas Drive in Charleston, Illinois. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered B-46788, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive daily cleaning services Monday through Friday after normal business hours. Specific deliverables include restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, vacuuming, waste removal, and general cleaning duties, with a minimum requirement of 100 total hours per month, including 90 hours of daily tasks and semi-annual deep cleaning services such as carpet shampooing, blind washing, and window cleaning. The contract term is set from May 1, 2025, through December 31, 2033. A non-mandatory pre-submission walk-through is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025, at 10:30 am, with the bid opening set for March 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system, and bidders must keep their proposals firm for 180 days from the opening date.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, requiring bidders to be registered with the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time bids are due. Vendors must comply with state regulations, including prevailing wage requirements, and use only environmentally preferable cleaning products certified by Green Seal, Environmental Choice Ecologo, or EPA Design for Environment standards. Insurance requirements include $1 million in general liability coverage, $2 million aggregate coverage, workers' compensation insurance, and $1 million in auto liability coverage. Vendors must also complete standard Illinois certifications, including compliance with environmental laws, tax requirements, ethics rules, and employment practices. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract includes a $15 fee for the Minority Contractor Initiative for contracts valued at $1,000 or more. The state will award the contract to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified criteria, with the potential for partial or total federal funding.