Janitorial Services at Sandy Point State Park

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for janitorial services at the high-profile Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland. The contract requires a qualified vendor to provide overnight cleaning and daily monitoring services for five restrooms and two bathhouse facilities at the park, which sees over one million visitors annually, especially on weekends and holidays. The contract term is from May 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025, with two one-year option periods. Bids are due by January 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. local time. The contractor must meet staffing requirements, including on weekends and holidays, use environmentally preferable products, and comply with COVID-19 safety protocols. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the most favorable bid price.

The IFB includes a Small Business Reserve (SBR) designation, but no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. The previous contract for these services was awarded for $185,000 and was held by Brightside Services LLC. The State will provide certain equipment and supplies, and the contractor must purchase additional products through the state's contract supplier, BISM, to the extent they are available.