Custodial Services for Ellsworth per attached

The State of Maine Division of Purchases, on behalf of the Department of Corrections, is requesting bids for custodial maintenance services at the Ellsworth facility, 52 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth, Maine, with proposals due June 14, 2011. Certified Work Centers receive preference evaluation if costs are comparable to general contractor proposals.

The scope covers daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning of approximately 2,017 square feet, including trash removal, carpet shampooing, floor scrubbing and buffing, restroom sanitization, window and glass cleaning, and dusting. Work is scheduled for two days per week between 5:00 PM and 12:00 midnight unless otherwise specified. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supplies, supervision, and materials, including a commercial/industrial vacuum with HEPA filtration and self-contained carpet cleaning equipment capable of 50 PSI cleaning solution delivery.

The contract runs from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 (three years). Bidders must submit pricing for total three-year cost, monthly cost, yearly cost, and cost per square foot on the bid form, with the completed agreement document attached to the Vendor Self Service bid submission or risk disqualification. The Department of Corrections retains the right to conduct background checks on all personnel, including criminal history and motor vehicle records checks, and to restrict or remove employees deemed unsuitable.

Insurance requirements are Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $300,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $300,000 per occurrence. Prospective bidders must contact David Barrett at 207-941-3146 prior to quote opening to inspect the facility. The contract is subject to availability of funds, with the State retaining the right to terminate with 30 days notice if funding becomes unavailable for subsequent fiscal years.