CUSTODIAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF REST AREA - Duplin County Division 3

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the custodial operations and maintenance of a rest area located in Duplin County, Division 3 on I-40 at the NC 24 Interchange, one mile west of Warsaw. The scope of work includes providing efficient janitorial and grounds services, including labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies. The contract is for a one-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods, with a start date of July 1, 2024. Bidders must submit a lump sum price for custodial operations and maintenance, as well as an alternate monthly price for reduced staffing during budget restrictions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with detailed requirements specified for staffing, supervision, uniforms, cleaning schedules, repairs, materials and supplies, and safety protocols.

The RFP includes mandatory wage rates for attendants and supervisors, and the contractor must maintain an emergency inventory of janitorial supplies and repair parts on-site. The contractor is responsible for all routine maintenance repairs, while the Department will be responsible for major repairs. The contractor must also provide a performance guarantee of five percent of the monthly compensation amount. The proposal is due by April 17, 2024, and no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified in the RFP.