Homewood Rest Area Janitorial Maintenance

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking competitive proposals for comprehensive janitorial and maintenance services at the Homewood Rest Area, located on I-35 approximately 7 miles southwest of Ottawa in Franklin County. The contract covers maintenance for both northbound (KDOT No. 4-2508) and southbound (KDOT No. 4-2507) rest area facilities, requiring a vendor to provide daily janitorial services, consumable supplies, grounds maintenance, and minor building cleaning. Key deliverables include seven-day-a-week facility maintenance with specific staffing requirements during summer (May 1 through October 31) and winter (November 1 through April 30) schedules. The successful contractor will be responsible for purchasing and stocking consumable supplies like toilet paper, kitchen roll towels, hand soap, and performing tasks such as mowing, snow removal, and maintaining the facility's appearance. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bid proposals due by November 12, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include the monthly pricing proposal, with the option for incremental price increases not exceeding 5% for years two through five of the contract period.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and qualification considerations for potential bidders. Vendors may qualify for preferences such as Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business categories and must complete various forms including Boycott of Israel, Sexual Harassment, and Immigration Reform and Control documentation. Bidders are required to obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and register through the Kansas SMART Strategic Sourcing System. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation and liability insurance with combined single limits of $500,000. The contract term is set from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031, with KDOT handling major repairs and maintenance while the contractor manages day-to-day operational responsibilities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed supply estimates suggest an annual contract value that includes provisions for approximately 156 cases of toilet paper, 12 cases of kitchen roll towels, 52 gallons of hand soap, and various other cleaning and maintenance supplies. The state encourages bidders to have policies that discourage human trafficking and reserves the right to accept or reject any bid responses.