Custodial Services - 25

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking multiple contractors for an Invitation for Bid (IFB #LK250201) to provide as-needed custodial services for 29 residence halls under an indefinite-quantity definite-delivery contract. The comprehensive custodial services will encompass cleaning residential rooms, halls, corridors, lobbies, office spaces, kitchens, laundry rooms, restrooms, and other common areas, with contractors responsible for providing management, supervision, staff, equipment, and supplies. Key deliverables include complete cleaning of floor surfaces through sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, and carpet cleaning, with furniture movement and restoration to original positions. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM ET, with vendor questions due by March 14, 2025, and bids due March 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, followed by a virtual bid opening at 3:00 PM ET. The contract term will be one year, beginning April 1, 2025, with two optional one-year renewal periods, and vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing.

The procurement emphasizes HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, with a 10% subcontractor utilization goal, indicating a preference for diverse vendor engagement. Contractors must submit proof of insurance with their bid and provide detailed pricing structures, including per-room, per-floor, and per-area costs for traditional rooms, suite-style rooms, and apartment-style living spaces, as well as per-square-foot costs for specialized cleaning services like floor stripping/waxing and carpet cleaning. While the University will provide paper products and can liners, contractors must supply all other cleaning materials, equipment, and labor. The solicitation intends to award an Agency Specific Term Contract to multiple contractors as Convenience Contracts, allowing flexibility in work assignments. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and multi-vendor approach suggest a significant ongoing investment in maintaining the university's residential facilities' cleanliness and functionality.