Custodial - PS Skowhegan, Troop C, All Interested Bidders

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services is requesting quotations for custodial services at Troop C Barracks in Skowhegan, with quotations due January 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a pre-bid walkthrough on January 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

The facility comprises approximately 2,500 square feet and requires daily cleaning, restroom maintenance, floor care, and specialized periodic tasks. Services must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., with a minimum of two hours per day. The contractor must furnish all supplies and equipment, including HEPA-filter vacuum cleaners, commercial-grade carpet cleaning equipment, floor buffers, paper products, and cleaning chemicals. A background check is required for all personnel, and liability insurance with the Department of Public Safety listed as additionally insured is mandatory.

Pricing is requested on a monthly basis for routine daily, twice-weekly, monthly, and as-needed tasks, plus per-occurrence pricing for quarterly and semi-annual specialized work such as exterior walkway cleaning, reception area washing, metal polishing, carpet shampooing, window cleaning, light fixture washing, wall and woodwork cleaning, tile floor stripping and refinishing, and carpet steam cleaning. The previous contractor, Central Maine Cleaning, held a calculated annual contract value of $14,077.20.

The initial contract period runs February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020, with two optional one-year extension periods available at the State's discretion through January 31, 2022. Bids will be evaluated on a best-value basis; Maine business factors allow up to a 10 percent price reduction based on Maine employment, payroll, and economic contributions as reported on the Maine Business and Economic Impact Consideration Form. The State reserves the right to reject the lowest bidder if documented poor performance or prior contract termination has occurred within five years.