Custodial Operations and Maintenance of Rest Areas - Granville County Div 5

This procurement is for custodial operations and maintenance of rest area facilities located on I-85, northbound and southbound lanes, mile marker 199 south of Oxford in Granville County, North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking an efficient janitorial and grounds service provider, including labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies, to maintain the rest areas in a safe, attractive, clean, and sanitary condition at all times. The contract term is one year, with two optional one-year extensions. The RFP includes detailed cleaning schedules, personnel requirements, mandatory wage rates, and a list of required emergency supplies and repair parts. Bids are due on June 20, 2024, and the contract is to be awarded within 30 days of the bid opening. An alternate bid item is included for reduced staffing during budget restrictions.

The contract does not require prequalification, and payment and performance bonds are waived in lieu of a performance guarantee. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The RFP does not provide a listed budget range, but the value of the contract will depend on the successful bidder's proposed pricing and the scope of services provided.