Cleaning and Washing of District Buildings

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive window and exterior cleaning services across four District locations, including their main headquarters in Palatka and service centers in Palm Bay, Apopka, and a field station in Umatilla. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) 41551 outlines a detailed scope of work requiring quarterly exterior window and glass cleaning, annual pressure and soft washing of building exteriors, and pressure washing of concrete walkways and covered canopies. All services must adhere to ANSI/IICRC S400 standards and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 safety requirements, with work primarily performed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), except for entrance area services which must be completed outside business hours. Potential bidders must submit questions by December 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with complete submittals due by 2:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder demonstrating verifiable skill, ability, integrity, and reliability, with the contract term extending through September 30, 2028.

Contractors must provide proof of insurability with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence, $500,000 Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation coverage at statutory minimums. Additional requirements include compliance with Florida E-Verify regulations, valid Florida business registration, and submission of three reference letters from similar projects completed within the past eight years. Contractors must also execute certifications regarding non-collusion, drug-free workplace compliance, and human trafficking attestation. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the bidding process appears open to qualified commercial cleaning contractors capable of meeting the District's stringent requirements. The contract's funding is contingent on annual appropriations by the District's Governing Board and subject to available ad valorem tax revenues and other funding sources. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the cleaning services across multiple locations suggests a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.