Janitorial Services at 2604 16th Ave, Lewiston, Idaho, 83501

The State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking janitorial services for their facility located at 2604 16th Avenue in Lewiston, Idaho, within Nez Perce County. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) covers comprehensive janitorial services for a 9,900 square foot facility with both carpeted and hard surface flooring. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, cleaning supplies, equipment, and personal protective equipment necessary to perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks. A non-mandatory facility walk-through is scheduled for September 12, 2024, with quotes due by September 25, 2024. The initial contract term will run from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with potential for up to five years of extensions upon mutual agreement. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the responsive, responsible vendor with the lowest cost. The state will supply fluorescent tubes/bulbs, hand soap, paper products, and garbage bags, while the contractor must include all operating and personnel expenses in their pricing, including overhead, salaries, profit, insurance, supplies, and travel.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. Insurance requirements are detailed, mandating that the vendor maintain Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance with specified minimum coverage limits. The State of Idaho and its divisions must be named as additional insured on liability policies. Insurers must be rated A-VII or better in the latest Bests Rating Guide and authorized to conduct business in Idaho. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract requires the selected vendor to provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of insurance coverage and endorsements prior to contract initiation. The RFQ does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, but requires the contractor to price their services to cover all operational expenses. Vendors must submit their quotes through the specified state procurement channels and comply with the State of Idaho's standard contract terms and conditions.