Janitorial Services for the Baraboo National Guard Armory

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WisDMA) is seeking bids for comprehensive janitorial services at the Baraboo National Guard Armory, located at 999 South Boulevard in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for cleaning services covering Buildings 901 and the Organizational Maintenance Shop, with tasks ranging from routine waste management to specialized floor maintenance and sanitation. Bidders must provide a fixed monthly unit price for standard services and an hourly rate for additional on-call cleaning. Contractors are required to have a minimum of three years of commercial janitorial experience and provide three professional references from comparable organizations. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for February 21, 2018, at 11:00 AM, with facility superintendents Jay Lauterbach and Mark Baumunk available to coordinate tours. The initial contract period runs from March 2018 through June 30, 2018, with three optional one-year renewal periods. Bids were due by March 1, 2018, at 2:00 PM CDT and could be submitted via mail, fax, or email to the DMA Purchasing office.

The solicitation includes opportunities for certified minority business enterprises, disabled veteran-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and small businesses to claim a five percent preference, contingent upon proper certification by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Bidders must be compliant with American manufacturing requirements and service performance standards. The contractor is responsible for providing most cleaning materials and equipment, with the state supplying paper products, trash can liners, liquid hand soap, and urinal accessories. Cleaning operations must be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on days designated by the Area Superintendent. The contractor must maintain required insurance with a minimum AM Best rating of A1 and provide a 30-day cancellation notice. While specific award values were not disclosed, the contract allows for monthly billing and includes provisions for potential indefinite continuation if awarded to a State-qualified work center. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.