Custodial Services

Isothermal Community College (ICC) is seeking competitive bids for comprehensive custodial services at its Spindale Campus through Invitation for Bid #102-357. The procurement opportunity covers cleaning services for 16 buildings totaling 378,781 square feet, including diverse spaces such as restrooms, classrooms, corridors, offices, hallways, lobbies, kitchens, and computer labs. Vendors must provide all labor, supplies, transportation, equipment, and supervision while adhering to "Green Cleaning" standards using environmentally responsible products. The bid requires vendors to submit monthly and annual costs for each building, along with hourly rates for emergency and special event cleaning services. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory site visit on January 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with written questions due by January 30, 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Mandatory vendor qualifications include conducting background checks, maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, and providing a performance bond equal to three months of the contract price. The initial contract term is three years with potential extension options, and vendors must indicate year-to-year percentage changes in total monthly costs for years 2 and 3.

The procurement offers two pricing models: one for filling eight vacant positions and another for filling ten vacant positions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive service requirements. The contract does not specify an incumbent vendor or existing technological infrastructure requirements. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the extensive scope of cleaning 378,781 square feet across 16 buildings suggests a significant annual contract value. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to provide comprehensive, environmentally responsible custodial services, competitive pricing, adherence to background check and insurance requirements, and capability to meet the detailed specifications outlined in the bid document. The procurement represents an opportunity for custodial service providers to secure a multi-year contract with a community college in North Carolina.