Custodial Services for NDDOT Alexander Henry Rest Area

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is requesting bids for custodial services at the Alexander Henry Rest Area on I-29 in North Dakota under an IFB, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Questions are due August 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, and a pre-bid facility walkthrough is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope encompasses comprehensive maintenance and cleaning of restroom facilities, common areas, grounds, and equipment at the rest area. Schedule A (October 1 through April 30) requires twice-daily cleaning at 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Schedule B (May 1 through September 30) requires continuous staffing from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The contractor furnishes all equipment, hand tools, cleaning supplies, and fuel; NDDOT furnishes expendable supplies including garbage bags, liquid soap, toilet paper, light bulbs, pesticides, paint, building materials, and flags.

The contract term begins September 1, 2026 and runs through August 31, 2027, with no automatic renewal but with the state's option to renew up to four additional 12-month periods under the same terms and conditions. Compensation is firm-fixed for the first contract year; any price adjustments during renewal periods require submission of manufacturer notices and are subject to state approval or contract cancellation.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest responsive bid price. Pricing must be submitted in U.S. currency with all discounts and deductions included and federal and state taxes excluded. Bid responses must be submitted electronically through the NDBuys procurement system. Late submissions are subject to automatic rejection. Contact Ethan Kitsch, procurement officer, at ekitsch@nd.gov or 701-787-6500.