Janitorial services for facilities

The Interurban Transit Partnership (ITP), doing business as The Rapid, is seeking comprehensive janitorial services for seven facilities located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, through a Request for Proposals (RFP) numbered 2025-26. The procurement covers cleaning services for Rapid Central Station, Bus Platform, Administration Building, Operations Center, Laker Line Facility, Facilities Center, and Kentwood Station, with bidders able to propose services for all or select locations. Required services include daily and periodic cleaning tasks such as trash collection, surface cleaning, floor maintenance, restroom sanitization, and direct hand contact point disinfection, with cleaning frequencies ranging from five to seven days per week. Proposing firms must demonstrate financial stability, provide business references, and execute work primarily with in-house staff. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with proposals due on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN). The contract term is three years, from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, with potential two one-year extension options.

The RFP emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to submit proposals, ensuring no discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, handicap, or national origin. Bidders must certify they are not on the Comptroller General's list of ineligible contractors and comply with federal regulations mandated by funding sources, including the Federal Transit Administration and Michigan Department of Transportation. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-type agreement, with monthly costs to be proposed by bidders. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services across seven facilities suggests a substantial contract value. The ITP Board reserves the right to postpone, accept, or reject any proposals in whole or in part, and proposals cannot be withdrawn for at least 90 days after the closing time. Proposing firms will be evaluated on their ability to meet the detailed cleaning specifications, demonstrate financial stability, and provide credible business references.