Countywide Janitorial Services

The County of Orange, County Executive Office – Procurement and Contract Services is soliciting proposals for Countywide Janitorial Services across all County departments and facilities in Orange County, with proposals due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Attendance at all mandatory pre-proposal job walks (scheduled August 4, 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 15, 22, all at 8:00 a.m.) is required; failure to attend will result in rejection of the proposal as non-responsive.

Respondents must meet minimum qualifications: three consecutive years of recent experience providing comprehensive janitorial services for large, multi-site facilities of comparable size and complexity; three years of experience within the past five years operating continuously in airports, detention facilities, hospitals, or similar facilities; successful performance of at least three contracts within the last five years for public agencies of similar scope and complexity; prior experience in secure or restricted facilities requiring background clearances; an established documented quality control program; and demonstrated financial capacity to sustain 24/7 operations.

The scope encompasses routine, periodic, and emergency cleaning of interior and exterior areas including offices, public spaces, restrooms, locker rooms, showers, gyms, kitchens, clinical and high-risk environments, and detention or secured facilities where applicable. Services include trash and recycling removal, floor care (sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, carpet extraction), restroom and shower sanitation, disinfecting of high-touch and public-facing areas, glass and window cleaning, exterior waste collection, enhanced disinfecting, and day porter services at designated locations. The Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, paper goods, consumables, dispensers, and personal protective equipment. All cleaning supplies and disinfectants must comply with EPA criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2 and California Code of Regulations volatile organic compound requirements. Environmental preference is given to products certified through EcoLogo, Green Seal, or EPA Design for the Environment programs.

The question submission deadline is October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Responses must remain valid for at least 365 calendar days from closing. Contract award is subject to Board of Supervisors approval and may be deferred up to 180 days following solicitation opening. A valid D-U-N-S number, UEI number, and Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form are required prior to contract award.