Bay City Janitorial

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for janitorial services at its Bay City location, located at 510 Avenue F North Bay City, TX 77414, through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered 405-25R0022727. The procurement covers comprehensive janitorial services for a 1,400 square foot facility, with cleaning to be performed three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) after 5:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM, and electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on July 29, 2025. The contract term spans five years, from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030, with a potential six-month extension option. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for each contract year and provide comprehensive documentation including financial statements, references, key personnel information, and business continuity plans. Evaluation criteria will focus on past vendor performance, with potential disqualification for low performance scores, active Corrective Action Plans, or cancelled purchase orders.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must undergo rigorous qualification processes, including comprehensive background checks for all project personnel. All janitorial staff must submit to fingerprint-based criminal history investigations within 10 calendar days of contract award, with immediate termination possible for personnel failing background checks. Contractors are required to provide all labor and cleaning supplies, with the Department of Public Safety supplying basic items like paper towels, toilet paper, and trash liners. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, vendors must demonstrate financial stability and provide a detailed annual employee work schedule. The solicitation emphasizes best value selection, with the Department of Public Safety reserving the right to conduct extensive reference checks and investigate vendor performance through multiple sources, potentially impacting contract award decisions.