Janitorial Services - Great Bend

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking competitive bid proposals for janitorial services at its Great Bend Office located at 204 E HWY 56 in Brown County, Kansas. The procurement covers approximately 2,100 square feet of tile flooring, three restrooms, and two stairways, with services to be performed weekly after 4:30 p.m., preferably on Fridays. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of continuous active participation in janitorial services and provide three references from the past five years. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Great Bend Office location, with attendance required for bid consideration. Written questions must be submitted electronically to Procurement Officer Lily Lundy by January 5, 2026, and final bids are due by January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Proposals must be submitted to the Department of Transportation Fiscal Procurement Section in Topeka, with bidders required to submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate and Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control form.

Bidders may qualify for preference programs, including the Certified Business Bidder Preference or Disabled Veteran Owned Business Category, which require submission of supporting documentation. The contractor must provide all cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials, while KDOT will supply basic consumables like toilet tissue and hand towels. All employees performing services must be at least 18 years old and pass Kansas criminal history background checks, with immediate removal provisions for those with specific criminal histories. The contract term is set for five years, from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, with pricing to remain firm and allowable annual increases not exceeding 5% for Years 2-5. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the contractor must maintain 24-hour emergency contact availability and comply with all state and federal regulations. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and may award based on cost and other evaluation factors without formal negotiations.