Janitorial Services - Ft. Lauderdale

The Florida Department of Commerce is requesting sealed bids for commercial custodial services at the Fort Lauderdale complex (2550 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311) under ITB 27-ITB-002-LJ, with bids due August 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

The scope covers four buildings totaling approximately 53,276 square feet serving approximately 150 employees. Services include restroom cleaning twice daily, trash removal, and spot cleaning; nightly cleaning operations Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and periodic utility work on weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules. Bi-annual floor services include VCT strip and wax, carpet steam cleaning, and ceramic tile and grout cleaning. The contractor must supply at least two full-time day porters during business hours and a trained nightly janitorial team. No subcontracting is permitted; the contractor must perform all services directly. The contractor bears all costs for background screening, equipment, and supplies.

The contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance with minimum employer's liability of $100,000 per accident, $100,000 per person, and $500,000 aggregate, plus commercial general liability of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 general aggregate. Financial penalties of $600 per business day apply for failure to perform or comply with corrective action plans; termination for cause carries liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for up to 60 days.

The contract term is 36 months from September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with renewal options for up to three additional years contingent on satisfactory performance and available funds. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest fixed monthly price covering all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies. Technical questions are due August 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., with answers posted by August 10. Notice of intent to award is anticipated August 24, 2026. Federal funding may support all or a portion of this procurement based on the Department's federally approved cost allocation plan.