Janitorial Services: Clark Co. I-64 Rest Area

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases for janitorial services at the Interstate Rest Area Facility on Eastbound I-64 at mile-point 98.041 in Clark County, Kentucky. The successful bidder will be responsible for daily custodial and grounds maintenance services, including cleaning the building, painting designated areas, litter/debris removal, cleaning picnic tables and sidewalks, snow/ice removal, and other tasks. The contractor must provide a minimum of six employees per day, including a Rest Area Shift Supervisor for each shift. Bids are due by June 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT and must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system. Pricing for the services will be based on a daily rate for janitorial services and a separate hourly rate for supplemental temporary staffing as needed. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments, as well as penalties for non-compliance with minimum staffing levels and other performance requirements.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to require higher staffing levels during holidays or peak demand periods, with the additional labor hours to be billed at the supplemental hourly rate. Vendors claiming "qualified bidder status" must submit documentation demonstrating that at least 75% of the man-hours will be performed by individuals with disabilities. The contract is for an initial term of one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods. The anticipated contract start date is August 1, 2023. The Commonwealth does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor is there a listed budget range for this procurement.