Janitorial Services: Christian Co. I-24 Rest Area & WC

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases on behalf of the Division of Maintenance for janitorial and grounds maintenance services at the Interstate Rest Area facilities on I-24 in Christian County, Kentucky. The contract is for custodial and grounds maintenance at the rest area facility, including cleaning the building, painting designated areas, litter and debris pickup, cleaning of picnic tables and pads, weed removal, and snow and ice removal. The contract period is anticipated to start on August 1, 2023 and run for one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through the state's eProcurement system by June 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT. The contract will be awarded to the bidder with the lowest price. Bidders must meet minimum staffing requirements and comply with background check, uniform, and other operational requirements outlined in the solicitation.

The solicitation requires a minimum staffing of 9 employees to provide 24/7 coverage, with additional staffing required during peak demand periods. Vendors must also submit a plan describing how they will achieve the required 75% man-hour requirement for hiring individuals with disabilities. Pricing adjustments are allowed after the initial 12-month period, subject to certain conditions. The Commonwealth reserves the right to add new and similar items to the contract with the vendor's consent. Payments will be made within 30 working days of receipt of proper invoices, with a 1% penalty for late payments. The contract may be terminated for default, convenience, or lack of appropriation. No specific budget or incumbent vendor information is provided in the available solicitation documents.