HAPGC 2026-318 Maintenance & Janitorial Services

The Housing Authority of Prince George's County (HAPGC) in Maryland issued Request for Proposals (RFP) HAPGC 2026-318 for comprehensive Property Maintenance and Janitorial Services across its public housing portfolio of approximately 296 units distributed across ten locations in Prince George's County. The procurement encompasses mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and appliance repairs; grounds maintenance; vacant unit turnover; emergency response services; and janitorial operations for high-rise buildings, townhouses, row-houses, single-family houses, and duplex units. The successful contractor must field an on-site Project Manager with a minimum of five years' supervisory experience, one Maintenance Supervisor, five Maintenance Technicians, and four Porters, and must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience with multi-family housing properties. Proposals must include detailed cost proposals encompassing all personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, licensing, insurance, vehicle fuel, overhead, and profit on a fully burdened, inclusive basis. Key deadlines include a pre-proposal conference call on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST; written questions due by Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST; and electronic proposals due via the Bonfire eProcurement Portal by Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. The contract will be awarded for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods, contingent on mutual written consent and Board of Commissioners approval.

The RFP encourages MBE/WBE participation and requires contractors to submit a "Best Efforts" compliance plan for minority and women-owned business enterprise involvement. Contractors must carry minimum insurance coverage including $1,000,000 combined single limit Business Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation with $500,000 Employer's Liability limits, and $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage. The Service Contract Act wage determination (2015-4281) applies, requiring payment of prevailing wage rates plus fringe benefits including $4.98 per hour health and welfare, paid vacation of 2-4 weeks depending on tenure, and eleven paid holidays annually. All employees must pass criminal background checks and drug screening at the contractor's expense, obtain proper work authorization documentation, and comply with Section 3 employment opportunity requirements for low- and very low-income residents. The contractor assumes full liability for damages, theft, and employee conduct and must maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, HUD regulations, and Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) standards. No specific award value or budget range was identified in the available procurement documentation.