Housekeeping Service for MD Anderson Remote Locations (PCPF)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a comprehensive housekeeping services contract for its remote locations in Harris County and surrounding Texas regions. The procurement, identified as RFP Event No. FAC-01506-RFP, covers housekeeping services for nine facilities including Life Science Plaza, League City Campus, West Houston Campus, Woodlands Campus, Sugar Land Treatment Center, and other diagnostic centers, totaling approximately 963,683 square feet. The scope of work includes daily, twice-weekly, and weekly cleaning services across various facility types such as laboratories, healthcare spaces, offices, and common areas, with specific requirements for terminal cleaning, biohazard waste handling, privacy curtain maintenance, and medical waste container management. Contractors must provide all cleaning supplies, use Green Seal Certified products, maintain Joint Commission Accreditation standards, and respond to work orders within 30 minutes. The procurement timeline includes a pre-submittal conference on December 10, 2024, vendor questions due by December 17, 2024, answers published by December 23, 2024, and final proposal submissions due January 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Evaluation criteria include a 15% weight for Rider Attestation, with full points awarded to vendors accepting all terms without exception.

The solicitation includes a mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement for contracts valued at $100,000 or more, with four compliance options including self-performance or subcontracting with HUB vendors. Contractors must provide uniformed staff with MD Anderson-approved identification, demonstrate certification from ISSA or equivalent organizations, and provide documentation of Pharmacy USP 797 and 800 clean room certifications. The procurement will be conducted through the Jaggaer/SciQuest Sourcing Director system, requiring vendor registration for participation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering multiple facilities suggests a significant contract value. Contractors must maintain detailed documentation, including monthly quality assurance reports covering maintenance issues, complaints, employee turnover, safety training, and inspection results. The contract also requires specialized capabilities such as emergency response teams for situations like hurricanes and floods, and compliance with single-stream waste recycling requirements.