920-790926 / Janitorial Service

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is requesting bids for janitorial services at its complex in Bay Minette, Alabama, under contract term October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with proposals due October 7, 2026.

The scope covers twice-weekly cleaning on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a maximum of two hours per day at a facility operating 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daily tasks include wastebasket emptying, dust and damp mopping of tile floors, disinfection of drinking fountains, break-room and restroom cleaning with germicidal detergent, and entrance/sidewalk maintenance. Twice-weekly work encompasses dusting all horizontal and vertical surfaces, removing fingerprints, spot waxing floors, and cleaning glass partitions. Monthly and semi-annual services include window cleaning (interior and exterior on first and second floors, interior only on third floor), baseboard cleaning, blind dusting, and light-fixture cleaning. Annually, all floors must be stripped, rinsed, and recoated with two finish coats, maintaining anti-slip conditions. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. ALDOT furnishes light bulbs, HVAC filters, paper products, and trash liners.

The contractor must demonstrate at least one year of experience with comparable large office buildings, maintain current liability insurance and worker's compensation certification if employing five or more employees, maintain a local service organization with full-time representatives, and submit invoices monthly in arrears (subject to 30–45 day payment delays during fiscal-year transitions). Supervisory staff are required for four or more cleaning employees. No subcontracting is permitted without written departmental approval. E-Verify enrollment verification and Alabama sales tax compliance certification are required. The contract is not to exceed $25,000 total cost and may be renewed annually by written agreement, not to exceed five years total. Price escalation requests are limited to five percent annually and require written approval from both parties. Quarterly inspections occur at the department's discretion.