Janitorial Nolde Environmental Education Center

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, is seeking janitorial services for the Nolde Environmental Education Center located at 2910 New Holland Road in Reading, Berks County. The procurement encompasses comprehensive cleaning services for multiple facilities, including the Administration Building (Mansion), C.H. McConnell Hall, one comfort station, and two latrine facilities. Specific service requirements include routine cleaning, hard surface floor care, carpet maintenance, and window/glass cleaning across approximately 13,000 square feet of space. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2019, with potential for four additional one-year renewals. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for May 16, 2018, with bid submissions required electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by May 23, 2018. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to adjust quantities or scope of work. Bidders must be prepared to provide references and comply with Commonwealth contracting requirements including nondiscrimination and contractor integrity provisions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The current purchase order number is 4300536928, with previous order numbers 4300381226 and 4300113691, suggesting potential continuity of service providers. The facilities serve approximately 110,000 visitors annually and include varied spaces such as a historic mansion, educational hall, and multiple restroom facilities located on a gravel road network. While exact budget ranges were not specified, the contract will be awarded on a reimbursement basis with monthly invoices required and specific documentation requirements including purchase order and vendor numbers. Payment and invoicing will be processed via email or mail, with bid results to be posted on the eMarketplace website within three business days of bid opening. The procurement covers facilities totaling approximately 13,216 square feet across six floors, with special considerations noted for maintaining the historic mansion's wooden surfaces and architectural elements.