Janitorial Cleaning Services - DARS Petersburg Office

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide janitorial cleaning services for its Petersburg office located at 2795 S. Crater Road, Suite 1, Petersburg, VA. The procurement is a term contract for cleaning approximately 3,600 square feet of office space, including 10 offices, a reception area, computer room, conference room, three restrooms, and a kitchenette. Services are to be performed twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays after 5:00 PM EST, with the initial contract term of one year and four optional one-year renewals. Vendors must submit monthly pricing for standard services and an hourly rate for emergency services, along with at least three professional references. The solicitation requires the successful contractor to provide all cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials, with DARS supplying paper products and soap. Interested vendors have optional site visit opportunities on January 22 and 24, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST, with final bid responses due by January 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST.

The contract is specifically set aside for disadvantaged business enterprises, with award preferences given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to $10,000 and DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids up to $100,000, contingent upon pricing being deemed fair and reasonable. Vendors must maintain specified insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, employer's liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. The Notice of Award indicates that MCS Services Inc., located in Stafford, VA, has been selected as the contractor for this opportunity. Payment will be processed through the Commonwealth's CARDINAL accounting system, with options for EPAY, EDI/check, or VISA payment methods. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process focused on finding the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets the specified certification and service requirements.