Janitorial & Grounds Services-Summer Lake Rest Area

The Oregon Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for janitorial and grounds services at the Summer Lake Rest Area on Highway 31, Milepost 69.1, near Summer Lake, Oregon, under an Invitation to Bid with a deadline of August 24, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A 5% Buy Oregon preference applies to bidders performing services entirely within Oregon; reciprocal preferences apply to out-of-state bidders.

The scope encompasses daily janitorial and grounds maintenance for the rest area facility, including restroom sanitation, waste and recycling removal, exterior grounds upkeep, facility inspections, and emergency response procedures. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, maintain service records, and accommodate seasonal usage variations. Bidders must document a minimum of three years' experience providing similar janitorial and grounds services and supply at least three references for comparable work completed within the last three years.

The contract is fixed-price over an initial four-year term, with potential amendments permitting extensions of up to two additional years for a maximum six-year term. A specific contract value is not disclosed in the available documents. Specific contract value, pricing terms, and any incumbent contractor information are not detailed in the solicitation materials posted.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive and not otherwise rejected. The selected contractor must submit certificates of insurance, a completed W-9 Form, Oregon business registry documentation if applicable, and a responsibility inquiry form within five business days of ODOT's notice of intent to award. ODOT will post its notice of intent to award within five business days after bid opening. No work may commence until ODOT issues a notice to proceed or purchase order.