Janitorial Service - IC (MA)

Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is soliciting bids for janitorial cleaning services at its Implied Consent Laboratory in Pelham under a master agreement with bids due September 25, 2026. The contract period runs October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, after which the lab relocates to Birmingham.

The scope is two days per week general cleaning during daytime hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), including general offices, restrooms, training rooms, public areas, kitchens, breakrooms, and warehouse spaces. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and cleaning supplies. Performance location is 168 Chandalar Place Drive, Pelham, AL 35124.

The total contract cost cannot exceed $25,000, covering the original agreement period and any subsequent annual renewals up to a maximum five-year term. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis and will consider budget constraints when making award decisions.

Suppliers must register and respond electronically through Alabama Buys. All contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements for workers employed within Alabama, certify sales tax compliance under Act No. 2006-557, and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act regarding immigration law compliance. Contracts exceeding $25,000 require a Disclosure Statement, though this ceiling applies to the total agreement value. Contracts are governed by Alabama law with venue in Montgomery; disputes proceed through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution before claims may be filed with the Board of Adjustment. The State is exempt from sales tax and will not indemnify suppliers.