Janitorial Services in Childress, TX

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for janitorial services at their facility located at 1700 Avenue F Northwest in Childress, TX, serving Cherokee County. The contract, identified as Solicitation No. 405-25R0011382, seeks a comprehensive janitorial service provider to maintain an 18,609 square foot facility with daily and monthly cleaning requirements. Mandatory pre-bid site visits are scheduled for 04/02/2025, with two time slots available (10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.), and electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on 04/18/2025. The contract term spans five years from the effective date, with services to be provided on an as-needed basis. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value standards, with significant emphasis on past vendor performance, and contractors will be assessed using the Vendor Performance Tracking System. Key deliverables include daily general cleaning, restroom sanitization, floor maintenance, comprehensive service reporting, and adherence to pandemic-related infection control protocols.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must successfully complete a comprehensive vetting process, including submitting a Mandatory Pricing Schedule, financial stability documentation, key personnel resumes, and complying with criminal background check requirements. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance and be prepared to submit various state-required forms, including Direct Deposit Authorization and Taxpayer Identification documents. While no specific budget range is detailed, the Mandatory Pricing Schedule allows vendors to quote monthly and annual rates for the five-year contract period. The contract includes provisions for prorated payments based on actual services performed, with invoicing required by the 5th day of each month. Successful bidders will be expected to provide all cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment, with the Texas Department of Public Safety providing consumable items like paper towels, toilet paper, and trash liners.