Brunswick RC Custodial - Work Center Only

The State of Maine, specifically the Department of Administrative and Financial Services' Office of State Procurement Services, is seeking a custodial services contract for the Maine Army National Guard Armed Forces Readiness Center located in Brunswick, Cumberland County. The procurement involves comprehensive cleaning services for approximately 21,514 square feet across three floors of the facility, with detailed requirements including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning tasks. These tasks encompass trash removal, recycling, floor care, restroom cleaning, dusting, window washing, and maintenance of various floor types including VCT, ceramic tile, rubber flooring, and concrete. Bidders must provide all cleaning supplies, maintain commercial-grade equipment, and ensure personnel pass federal background checks. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, primarily focusing on the lowest price among conforming bids. The initial contract term runs from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with two optional two-year extension periods potentially extending the contract through October 31, 2030. A mandatory pre-bid tour is scheduled for October 15, 2025, with quotations due by 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2025.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively restricted to certified "Work Centers" as defined in 5 MRSA 1826-B.2, which likely indicates a set-aside for specific types of organizations, potentially those employing individuals with disabilities. The current incumbent is Goodwill Northern New England, with a yearly cost of approximately $34,500. Contractors must meet specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with minimum coverage amounts. Bidders will be required to use PFAS-free products, provide recycling-content supplies, and adhere to strict performance standards, with potential contract termination for poor performance or failure to correct issues within a two-week window. The contract includes provisions for performance evaluations, with monthly service tours and strict criteria for maintaining service quality. Contractors must also ensure appropriate work hours and employee vetting, with a comprehensive evaluation process that could lead to contract cancellation if performance standards are not consistently met.