Janitorial Services

The City of Salisbury, Maryland is requesting bids on janitorial services across nine municipal facilities under ITB A-27-101, with bids due November 20, 2026 and an anticipated contract start of February 1, 2027. The City reserves the right to award to one or multiple contractors and may extend the initial twelve-month term for four additional one-year periods if performance is satisfactory.

The scope spans general and specialized cleaning services at the City Zoo, Water & Sewer Building, Field Operations/City Yard, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Port of Salisbury Marina, Park Water Treatment Plant, Paleo Water Treatment Plant, City Hall/ABCD offices, and Old City Hall, with service schedules ranging from daily through annually as specified per location. Cleaning is generally scheduled after 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The vendor must supply all cleaning products, chemicals, trash bags, and equipment except toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soaps, which the City provides. Vendors must submit Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals and a list of cleaning products intended for use.

All janitorial personnel must pass background checks, and vendors must provide employee identifying information. The vendor must carry commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), commercial automobile insurance ($1 million combined single limit), and workers' compensation insurance, with the City named as additional insured on the general liability policy. Invoicing is monthly for services rendered in the prior month, net 30 days. Vendors must provide three references for similar work completed within 36 months and comply with all state and local tax and wage obligations.

Site visits may be scheduled with designated facility contacts prior to the question submission deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids.