7840610000, Services, Janitorial

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking janitorial services for the Bucks County Maintenance Office located in Phoenixville Borough. The procurement involves comprehensive cleaning services, specifically focused on window and floor maintenance for a single-story facility. The Statement of Work (SOW) details six specific pay items: monthly window cleaning, additional window cleaning, monthly floor cleaning, additional floor cleaning, quarterly floor stripping and waxing, and additional floor stripping and waxing. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to perform the required services, adhering to all applicable codes, regulations, and PennDOT specifications. The contract initially has a one-year term with three potential one-year renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid site walkthrough was scheduled for March 11, 2021, and the bid due date was extended to March 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM. Contractors must complete and submit a Contractor Information Form within three business days of being identified as the apparent low bidder, and they are required to maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on-site and comply with PennDOT's Strategic Environmental Management Program requirements.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve solicitation, which significantly restricts the pool of eligible bidders to small businesses meeting specific size and qualification criteria. The Department reserves the right to adjust estimated service quantities based on operational needs. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the procurement appears to prioritize small business participation and operational capability. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate compliance with environmental management standards and maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the contract period. The procurement process emphasizes local small business participation, suggesting a strategic approach to supporting regional economic development while securing essential maintenance services for the Bucks County Maintenance Office.