Janitorial Services

Peoria County, Illinois is soliciting proposals for comprehensive janitorial services through RFP 05-03-25, covering seven county facilities including the Courthouse, Sheriff's Office/Jail, Election Commission, Animal Protection Services, Highway Administration Building, Highway Fleet Building, and North Station Highway Campus. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide full-service cleaning, with detailed requirements specifying daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning tasks across multiple facility areas. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Peoria County Sheriff's Office, which will include a comprehensive facility tour. Proposals are due on October 15, 2025, with an initial contract term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, and potential for up to three additional renewal years. Evaluation criteria will include training programs, quality control processes, cost competitiveness, work scheduling, and reference checks. The selected vendor must provide all cleaning materials, equipment, and personnel, with the county supplying only basic consumables like toilet paper and hand soap.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, but does require contractors to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing for each facility covering a five-year period, including base cleaning services and supplemental offerings like carpet cleaning, floor stripping, and blood-borne pathogen cleanup. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage and conduct background checks on all employees. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, vendors must submit per-hour, per-occurrence, and per-square-foot pricing for various service categories. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the expectation that the selected vendor can demonstrate robust operational capabilities, professional training protocols, and consistent service quality across multiple diverse county facilities. The procurement allows for potential additional service requests beyond the base contract, providing flexibility for the county's evolving maintenance needs.