Custodial Services

The City of St. Cloud, Florida, is soliciting bids through ITB #2026-142 for custodial services at 49 city facilities, with questions due November 6, 2026 and proposals due November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the City's e-Procurement Portal. The City encourages Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation but does not establish a formal set-aside. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for October 27, 2026, and has already passed.

The City seeks one contractor for routine janitorial services across approximately 359,000 square feet, including administrative buildings, parks, recreational facilities, fire stations, police departments, and public works buildings. Scope includes routine cleaning, restroom maintenance, floor care, carpet cleaning, exterior grounds maintenance, and event support. Work runs primarily 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Parks and Recreation restrooms cleaned seven days per week. Bidders must meet APPA Level 2 workmanship standards, supply all equipment and materials, and hold Florida business licensure. Minimum qualifications require five years of custodial experience with public sector entities. Employees require Level 2 background checks, and police facility access requires law enforcement background checks. Optional per-hour event support and day porter services are priced for 6,240 hours.

Pricing is a cost-per-square-foot-per-month rate across 49 facility line items, submitted on a detailed bid price form. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and proof of liability insurance before contract execution, and the selected contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. No performance bond is required. The contract term is 36 months, funded through the City's General Fund. Federal compliance obligations include 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, drug-free workplace certification, and debarment, lobbying, and E-Verify certifications. Bid opening occurs by virtual Zoom meeting on November 19, 2026.