Janitorial Services

Robeson Community College in North Carolina is seeking competitive bids for comprehensive janitorial services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) covering 19 main campus buildings and three off-site locations, totaling approximately 215,856 square feet. The procurement requires vendors to provide a full range of cleaning services including daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cleaning, with specific tasks encompassing restroom maintenance, entrance and foyer cleaning, office area maintenance, carpet cleaning, floor waxing, and emergency response services. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET in Lumberton, North Carolina, with proposals due electronically by Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. The evaluation process will assess proposals across five key areas: Project Organization (20 points), Technical Approach (20 points), Cost Proposal (20 points), Experience (20 points), and References (20 points), with cost proposals being scored on a sliding scale where the lowest cost receives maximum points. The initial contract term is three years, beginning on the Effective Date or January 1, 2026, with performance to commence within ten business days of contract execution.

The solicitation encourages HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation and requires vendors to provide several additional compliance documents, including a performance bond equal to three months of contract price, financial stability certification, and background checks for all employees at vendor expense. Vendors must comply with North Carolina General Statutes regarding E-Verify employment verification and fair employment practices. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services across multiple locations suggests a substantial contract value. The college reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or make separate awards, and also maintains the option to reject all proposals or cancel the solicitation entirely. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and demonstrate capabilities in managing large-scale janitorial services across multiple institutional facilities.