Janitorial services for SHA Easton TACLNF25

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is soliciting bids for janitorial services at the Easton State Highway Maintenance Facility located at 8204 Elliott Road, Easton, MD 21601. The procurement (TACLNF25) requires a contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services three times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with work performed between 8 AM and 11 AM, excluding holidays. The contractor must supply a team of three cleaning specialists, including commercial-grade equipment, gear, and supplies, to maintain the newly constructed facility. Specific cleaning responsibilities include vacuuming carpets, sanitizing restrooms, emptying trash, and ensuring overall facility cleanliness. The bid is due on June 3, 2025, at 1 PM, with questions accepted until June 2, 2025, at 1 PM. The contract duration is 13 months, with an estimated 156 cleaning days, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on the submitted price form.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, which means only certified small businesses are eligible to bid. Contractors must provide employee identification cards, submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used, and carry workers' compensation and automobile insurance. No subcontracting is permitted, and no federal funding is involved in this contract. The pricing structure requires bidders to quote a price per cleaning day, with the total contract value calculated by multiplying the daily rate by the estimated 156 cleaning days. Maryland Works, a nonprofit organization focused on employment services, has indicated they will not pursue this specific contract at this time but may be interested in future opportunities. Bidders must complete a comprehensive price form, conflict of interest affidavit, and follow specific submission guidelines through the electronic Maryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system.