FY26 Sidewalk Cleaning

The City of Sandy Springs is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-043) for the FY26 Sidewalk Cleaning Project, a service procurement seeking a qualified contractor to power wash and clean approximately 240,273 linear feet of concrete sidewalks and related surfaces throughout the municipality. The scope of work encompasses sidewalk cleaning via pressure washing operations on concrete aprons, islands, catch basin tops, ADA ramps, bus stop pads, bench pads, and brick pavers, with required chemical treatment for mold, mildew, and staining removal. All work must be self-performed with no subcontractors permitted, and the contractor must complete the project within 180 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with work hours limited to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. Key qualifications and requirements include equipment meeting minimum specifications (3,000 psi pressure washer with hot/cold capability, 200-gallon water tank, and rotary surface cleaner), comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation and commercial general liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and the ability to obtain and maintain city permits and comply with traffic control standards. Pricing is submitted on a per-lineal-foot basis with the bid price serving as a not-to-exceed amount. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by March 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the bid opening and due date set for April 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST through the Bonfire Portal. The contractor must submit biweekly schedules by 12:00 PM each Thursday detailing the following two weeks of planned work activities.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are mentioned in the available procurement documents, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. A bid bond of 5% is required only if the proposal exceeds $100,000, while performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are mandatory upon award regardless of bid amount. The contractor is responsible for all water costs and chemical wastewater reclamation and containment, with monthly billing permitted and no retainer, mobilization fee, or upfront payment provided by the city. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or technology integration requirements are identified in the procurement documents. The specific project budget or award value is not disclosed by the City of Sandy Springs; offerors must submit competitive pricing based on the provided scope of work and linear footage specifications.