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The City of Chester, South Carolina is requesting proposals for janitorial services at the Chester Aquatic & Fitness Center under RFP 2026-005, with sealed proposals due September 27, 2026 and a mandatory site visit required prior to submission.

The scope encompasses routine cleaning and disinfection across general facility areas, restrooms, locker rooms, showers, fitness rooms, and gymnasium spaces. Deliverables include floor sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping; high-touch surface disinfection; restroom sanitation with dispenser refilling; equipment wiping; trash removal and liner replacement; and spot cleaning of doors, walls, and mirrors. The contractor must maintain areas in a clean, sanitary, and odor-free condition. The facility is located at 157 Columbia Street, Chester, SC 29706.

The contract term is one year with renewal possible based on mutual agreement, satisfactory performance, funding availability, and City approval. Proposers must submit monthly and annual pricing with all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, cleaning products, disinfectants, and trash liners included unless otherwise specified. Additional pricing for emergency or per-service cleaning must also be provided. No estimated contract value is stated.

Proposer qualifications include at least three professional references preferably from similar facilities, general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage as required by law, bonding, and background checks on assigned employees. The City will evaluate proposals on best overall value considering cost, experience, qualifications, ability to meet cleaning requirements, proposed staffing and schedule, and past performance—not lowest price alone. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor informalities, and negotiate with multiple proposers.

Site visits must be scheduled directly with Facility Manager Sundray Gregory at dgregory@chester.sc.gov. Sealed proposals are delivered to Yulanda Littlejohn, City of Chester, 120 Church Street, Chester, SC 29706.