Janitorial Services for Missoula Job Services

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry is seeking janitorial services for the Missoula Job Services location through a Request for Proposal (RFP Number DLI-RFP-2024-0068R) issued on March 7, 2024, with proposals due by April 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement will establish a one-year contract covering janitorial services from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive proposals that include company information, client references, and qualifications, with a detailed cleaning schedule covering daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance tasks. The RFP includes specific evaluation criteria, with a notable bonus opportunity of 5% additional points for vendors complying with the Equal Pay for Montana Women Executive Order. Mandatory requirements include providing a total lump sum funding request for the entire service period, with payment terms set at Net 30 and using US Dollars. The cleaning services will encompass comprehensive maintenance of the facility, including tasks such as window washing, floor cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, carpet extraction, and deep cleaning of various building areas.

The solicitation includes specific restrictions and compliance requirements for potential bidders, notably mandating that vendors certify they do not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP emphasizes equal opportunity considerations through its evaluation criteria. The procurement covers multiple commodity codes related to building maintenance, including janitorial services, supplies, and warehouse equipment. The current cleaning schedule provided was originally prepared by Garden City Janitorial, Inc. in 2017, suggesting potential incumbent vendor involvement, though the new RFP indicates an open competitive bidding process. While the exact budget range is not specified in the documents, the procurement is structured as a lump sum contract for a one-year period, indicating a defined but undisclosed budget for the janitorial services. Interested vendors must carefully review all prerequisites and submit comprehensive proposals that address the specified evaluation criteria and demonstrate their capability to maintain the Missoula Job Services facility to the required standards.