Custodial Services

The state of Michigan, through Houghton Lake Community Schools (HLCS) in Roscommon County, is seeking proposals for a 3-year custodial services contract, with an optional 3-year renewal, starting on July 1, 2024. The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the district's facilities, schedules, staffing requirements, transition plan, equipment, and supplies. Prospective bidders are invited to attend an optional pre-bid meeting and facility walk-through on March 15, 2024, with questions due by March 21, 2024. Bids are due on April 1, 2024 and will be opened on April 2, 2024. Bidders can propose either a labor-only approach utilizing HLCS-owned equipment, or a comprehensive package providing all necessary custodial and grounds equipment. Pricing is required for each year of the initial 3-year term. The current custodial services are provided by 11 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, and the RFP outlines expectations for minimum staffing levels, wages, benefits, training, and performance monitoring. Award will be based on overall program sustainability, value, employee retention, past experience, and reasonableness of exceptions.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The RFP also does not provide any information on the potential award value or budget range.