Custodial Services 1107 Cromwell Ave, Rocky Hill

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for custodial services at the Department of Transportation's District 1 facility located at 1107 Cromwell Ave in Rocky Hill. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial and custodial services for the facility, with requirements including daily cleaning, maintenance, and support services. Respondents must demonstrate at least three years of continuous daily janitorial services experience and provide three professional references verifying their capabilities. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting and site visit is scheduled for September 30, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST, with strict attendance requirements that exclude vendors arriving more than 10 minutes late. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted to Melissa Marzano by October 3, 2022, at 12:00 PM EST, with answers posted as an addendum by October 4, 2022. Responses are due by October 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, and financial responsibility.

The solicitation is exclusively reserved for Connecticut DAS-certified small business enterprises (SBE) and minority business enterprises (MBE), requiring respondents to submit current certification documentation, with responses from non-certified companies automatically rejected. The contract will replace the existing contract 16PSX0056 and includes worker retention requirements mandating that the successful contractor retain employees of the existing contractor pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes. Vendors may contact the current janitorial service provider or Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Representative at 8605608674 for employee seniority information. The solicitation offers price preferences of up to 10% for micro businesses (with annual revenues under $3 million) and up to 15% for veteran-owned micro businesses. Respondents must also provide documentation of a comprehensive safety and injury program, including employee training materials. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the contract will be awarded based on a monthly pricing structure with payment terms of Net 25 days and free on board destination delivery terms.