Janitorial Services at Assateague State Park

This is a solicitation from the Maryland Department of General Services to procure janitorial services for Assateague State Park, a high-profile facility that draws over one million visitors annually. The required services include daily cleaning of one bathhouse in the day use area, one comfort station restroom at the marina area, and nine campground bathhouses. The in-season cleaning and monitoring of the day use bathhouse will be required seven days per week from June 1st through August 31st, and full-service cleaning for all facilities will be required seven days per week from the last Friday in April through the last Sunday in October. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for February 8, 2023, and bids are due by February 22, 2023. The contract term is from April 24, 2023, through October 31, 2025, with two one-year renewal options.

The solicitation does not include a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goal. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. The State will provide certain supplies such as toilet paper and trash can liners, while the contractor must provide certified green cleaning products and equipment. Reductions in payment may be applied for non-performance or failure to meet standards, and the contractor must provide transition assistance at the end of the contract. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, or the estimated award value or budget range.