DSS state vehicles car wash

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking bids for on-site car wash and cleaning services for state vehicles at 67 locations across the state, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The scope covers an estimated 1,053 vehicles across five classes: 257 sedans and police cars, 600 crossover vehicles, 176 mini-vans and utility vehicles, 19 pickup trucks, and 1 freight liner. The contractor must provide all equipment, supplies, labor, and environmentally safe cleaning products and is responsible for obtaining commercial general liability and auto liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence. The contractor must obtain Motor Vehicle Management Coordinator approval before performance begins.

Fixed maximum reimbursement rates apply: $25 per vehicle for sedans, higher increments for larger classes, and $100 per vehicle for the freight liner. Elective services include lice and bed bug removal at $65 per treatment and interior shampooing at $40–$60 depending on vehicle class. Cleaning is scheduled between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday with a minimum temperature requirement of 40 degrees Fahrenheit; no cleaning occurs during inclement weather. All personnel must hold valid driver's licenses.

The contract term begins November 1, 2026, with an initial one-year period plus four optional one-year renewals for a potential five-year maximum duration. Award notification is projected for October 16, 2026. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders must complete a location-selection document indicating which of the 67 service locations they will cover.