Janitorial services

Aiken Technical College, through the South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority, is seeking a comprehensive janitorial services contractor to maintain cleanliness across seven campus buildings totaling approximately 259,754 square feet. The solicitation requires a vendor to provide employee labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, uniforms, name badges, and training for daily cleaning services from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of nine employees per shift, including one team lead. The contract scope involves maintaining facility cleanliness and providing additional coverage for special events within 24 hours' notice. Evaluation criteria will allocate 60 points to cost, 20 points to experience and qualifications, and 20 points to contractor proximity to the ATC campus. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference and site visit on December 5, 2023, a question submission deadline of December 6, 2023, and proposal submissions due by December 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST. The contract will have an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewals, extending potentially through January 30, 2029.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be registered vendors and will be required to conduct SLED background checks on all employees before work commencement. The college will supply all cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, while the contractor must provide uniforms and ensure employees meet professional standards, including English fluency and good hygiene. The previous five-year contract was valued at $1,392,300.00, with fiscal year 2023-2024 estimated costs at $396,723.72. Pricing will be structured as hourly rates for supervisor and non-supervisor personnel, with estimated annual hours of 2,210 for supervisors and 2,210 for employees. The current minimum wage requirement is $14.00 per hour, and current staff will have first consideration for employment with the awarded vendor. The total estimated contract hours are 11,050 for supervisory positions and 88,400 for non-supervisory positions over the five-year period, with weekly payments based on logged hours.