Janitorial Services - Kalispell Office

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Kalispell District Office, with the procurement structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The solicitation requires the selected vendor to supply all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to perform janitorial services according to specific departmental specifications. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is required, and daily communication between the contractor and department representative is expected. Bids are due by May 8, 2019, at 3:00 PM MDT, with the contract term set to commence on July 1, 2019. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 0606 for Building Maintenance - Janitorial Services, and bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board. Key evaluation criteria will likely include the monthly cost proposal, compliance with administrative requirements, and ability to meet the detailed service specifications outlined in the solicitation.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with several administrative requirements, including registration with the Montana Secretary of State, worker's compensation coverage, and adherence to prevailing wage regulations. A unique "Dark Money Disclosure" process is also part of the bid requirements. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a monthly cost contract structure with payment terms set at Net 30. Bidders will need to provide a per-month pricing proposal and complete various compliance declarations to be considered for the contract. The specific budget range or award value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation, but interested contractors will need to prepare a competitive monthly cost proposal that meets the comprehensive service requirements for the Kalispell District Office.