IFB B50836 ¿ Procurement of Janitorial Services for the MARTA Headquarters Complex

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB B50836) for comprehensive janitorial services at the MARTA Headquarters Complex, comprising four facilities with a combined area of 422,236 square feet: the main Headquarters (200,000 sq. ft.), Integrated Operations Center (28,000 sq. ft.), Headquarters Annex (62,236 sq. ft.), and Uptown Towers (132,000 sq. ft.). The scope of work includes routine cleaning tasks, carpet cleaning, tile stripping and waxing, and will-call emergency services across all four locations. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in commercial janitorial services and provide five references evidencing similar scope work completed within the past five years. All bids must include proof of Georgia business certification and licensure, completed E-Verify affidavits, acknowledgment of addenda, and conflict-of-interest certifications. The evaluation will be based on responsiveness and responsibility rather than lowest price alone, and MARTA reserves the right to award to multiple bidders for any or all locations. Bids were due June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. via virtual Microsoft Teams webinar. Prospective bidders were permitted to submit written questions to Maxine Swain, Contract Specialist II, by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and no pre-bid conference was scheduled.

The contract carries a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal; however, bidders are encouraged to document good faith efforts toward DBE participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the procurement documents. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive insurance and bonding as specified in contract exhibits and will be bound by MARTA's Code of Ethics. Bids were required to be submitted in sealed envelopes containing one original and one electronic copy (CD or USB drive) to MARTA's Office of Contracts, Procurement and Materials at 2400 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30324-3330. The contract structure includes an initial base year with an option for a five-year term; however, no specific budget or award value range was disclosed in the procurement documents.