FaxBid*Mand. SiteVisit*Janitorial Svcs - Addendum No. 1 - Replacing Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking janitorial services for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Welfare & Economic Stability Office located at 1408 E. Lafayette Street in Winnfield, West Carroll Parish. The contract requires daily janitorial services to be performed Monday through Friday from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, excluding holidays and office closures. Specific service requirements include cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, kitchens, water fountains, floors, carpets, and spot cleaning walls and furniture, with additional semi-annual and annual deep cleaning tasks. Vendors must provide all labor, equipment, and cleaning supplies, and ensure at least one on-site employee is trained in biohazard cleanup. A mandatory job site visit is required before bidding, and interested vendors must contact Demetrius Barnes at 318-648-6805 ext. 141 to schedule the visit. The bid response is due by December 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted electronically through the LaPac website, by fax, or in person.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of businesses. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with an initial term from the award date through June 30, 2025, and options for two additional 12-month renewals, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Vendors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). Payment will be processed through the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While the specific budget or award value is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for comprehensive janitorial services with potential for multi-year continuation. Interested vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with federal regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Anti-Kickback Act, and E-Verify requirements.