Janitorial Services for Chiefland Maintenance Complex

Florida Department of Transportation, District Two Procurement Office is soliciting bids under Invitation to Bid DOT-ITB-27-2004-CB for janitorial services at the Chiefland Maintenance Complex, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and written technical questions due by 5:00 p.m. that day. Minimum qualifications include Florida business licensure, E-Verify compliance, and a Scrutinized Companies Lists Vendor Certification.

The scope covers nightly cleaning and sanitization of six one-story buildings totaling approximately 7,700 square feet at 1820 South Young Boulevard, Chiefland, Florida. The buildings are the Administration Building, Warehouse/Shop Office, Locker Room, MMS/Safety Office, Crew Building, Fuel Station, and EOC Bathroom. Work includes interior and exterior areas with carpet, tile, vinyl, wood, and concrete surfaces, performed Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 5:00 p.m. The contractor must assign a full-time on-site supervisor meeting specified English language and janitorial experience requirements and must provide criminal background checks for all employees, approved by the Department's Project Manager. General liability insurance limits are $200,000 per person and $300,000 each occurrence. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace before bid opening, subject to a 1% transaction fee.

Pricing is a monthly cost entered on the Bid Sheet, multiplied by 24 months for the initial contract value. No performance bond is required. The initial term is 24 months, with one two-year renewal at the same price and terms, contingent on satisfactory performance evaluations and fund availability. The contract is subject to annual legislative appropriation. Liquidated damages range from $50 to $150 per day for failures to meet performance standards for nightly, weekly, and periodic services, staffing requirements, and report submissions.

Bids are submitted electronically to D2.Purch@dot.state.fl.us. A public bid opening follows on November 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the FDOT District Two Procurement Office in Lake City, Florida. Required forms include E-Verify certification, Drug-Free Workplace Program Certification, and Foreign Country of Concern Attestation.