Janitorial Services

Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) has issued Request for Proposal #97-2025297 for comprehensive janitorial services covering seven campuses with fifteen buildings totaling approximately 760,843 square feet. The procurement seeks a three-year contract beginning August 11, 2025, with specific requirements for daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cleaning services, including major maintenance tasks like carpet cleaning and floor care. The evaluation process will assess proposals across five key areas: project organization (20 points), technical approach (25 points), cost proposal (20 points), vendor experience (15 points), and references (20 points), totaling 100 possible points. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for July 1, 2025, at the Main Campus, with proposals due on July 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Vendors must provide detailed unit costs for labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, overhead, and profit, with minimum staffing levels ranging from 4 to 24 person-hours depending on the specific building.

The solicitation requires vendors to be registered in North Carolina and in good standing, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The current contract is held by Red Coats Inc., which expires on June 30, 2025, suggesting potential opportunity for incumbent or new vendors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering multiple campuses and extensive square footage implies a significant potential contract value. The RFP includes provisions for day porters and emergency/unscheduled work rates, indicating flexibility in service delivery. Vendors must demonstrate capability to staff and manage janitorial services across diverse campus locations, with specific attention to workforce requirements and operational standards.