Custodial Services for Cosmetology

Lenoir Community College is seeking competitive bids through Request for Proposals (RFP #105-2024CSC) for comprehensive custodial services specifically for its Cosmetology/Esthetics/Manicurist Department. The procurement covers approximately 9,350 square feet of facility space, with services to be performed nightly between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. seven days per week. The successful vendor must provide all necessary equipment, cleaning accessories, chemicals, solvents, workwear, personal protective equipment, and supplies required to complete the cleaning services. Key deliverables include daily cleaning of restrooms, labs, classrooms, offices, equipment, and common areas, with specific requirements for using OSHA-approved cleaning chemicals and EPA-registered sanitizers effective against blood-borne and airborne pathogens. The evaluation will be conducted using best value criteria, considering technical approach, vendor qualifications, experience, and pricing. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET, and sealed proposals are due by March 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for two optional one-year renewals.

The RFP promotes participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), with a stated goal of 10% utilization. Vendors must undergo background checks, which will be paid for by the college, and provide documented training for handling blood-borne and airborne pathogens. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will cover all labor, supplies, equipment, and materials, with the college providing certain consumables like hand soap, paper products, and trash liners. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The procurement is open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and performance requirements outlined in the RFP. Vendors must submit sealed proposals via mail, as electronic submissions are not accepted, and must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in maintaining a specialized educational facility environment with high cleanliness and safety standards.