Janitorial Services for the Deer Island Treatment Plant

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This is a request for qualifications and bid (RFQ/B) issued by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for a three-year contract to provide janitorial services at the Deer Island Treatment Plant in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes daily cleaning services for approximately 230,314 square feet across fourteen buildings. The contract requires the successful bidder to meet detailed technical specifications, including minimum staffing levels, communication and equipment requirements, safety protocols, and cleaning frequencies for various building areas. Payment will be based on monthly unit prices for each building and additional services such as window washing and upholstery cleaning. The two-step procurement process involves an initial qualification evaluation, followed by an invitation for qualified bidders to submit pricing proposals. The contract term is 36 months, with an estimated start date of May 1, 2011. The bid submission deadline is February 9, 2011.

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This contract opportunity does not have any MBE/WBE participation requirements. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price. The current janitorial services provider is Empire Cleaning, with an annual contract price of $602,008. No other incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure information is provided. The solicitation documents do not specify any award value or budget ranges.