DNR Bemidji Wildlife Research Office Janitorial

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids on janitorial services for the Bemidji Wildlife Research Office under solicitation 2027-007, with responses due June 1, 2026, by 2:00 PM through the SWIFT Portal.

The scope encompasses weekly cleaning services (104 occurrences over two years), annual window washing (2 occurrences), and annual carpet cleaning (2 occurrences) at two buildings located at 102 23rd Street NE, Bemidji, Minnesota from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Weekly cleaning includes waste removal, dusting, bathroom disinfection (four bathrooms), floor sweeping and wet mopping, carpet vacuuming, stair mopping, and lunch/conference and lab room cleaning. Annual carpet cleaning covers approximately 2,200 square feet using hot water extraction; window washing addresses interior and exterior surfaces and screens. The contractor must furnish all supplies and equipment except hand soap, toilet tissue, garbage liners, and paper towels, which the DNR provides. Unit pricing must include labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and all applicable taxes.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total. Contractors must pass a criminal background check prior to award and annually if service is interrupted for more than one year. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1.5 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1.5 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation per Minnesota statute.

Site visits are encouraged and may be arranged by contacting Bruce Davis at 218-308-2288 or Jody Duff at 218-556-4624. Questions are due May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM to Alexandra Staley at alexandra.staley@state.mn.us or 651-201-8100, Option 1. Monthly invoices must be submitted to both Davis and Duff documenting dates of service performed.