Janitorial Services of Medina & Crystal Springs Rest Areas

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for janitorial services at the Medina and Crystal Springs Rest Areas located along Interstate 94 in Barnes County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning, maintenance, and landscaping services for these two rest areas, with a contract period spanning two years from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027, and potential for a 24-month renewal. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, and supplies to maintain clean, safe, and well-maintained rest stops for travelers. Specific deliverables include daily and seasonal cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, cleaning fixtures, emptying waste receptacles, mowing grass, and weeding. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the Crystal Springs Rest Area, with bid responses due by August 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM during a bid opening at the NDDOT Valley City District office. The solicitation requires contractors to follow specific dress code requirements, maintain a professional appearance, and report any significant maintenance issues to NDDOT.

The IFB does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The NDDOT will provide certain supplies including safety vests, garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, light bulbs, fertilizer, and flags, which the contractor must utilize in performing services. The procurement involves two distinct seasonal schedules (Schedule A: October through April, and Schedule B: May through September) with separate monthly rates to be determined by the bidder. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the contract requires a comprehensive approach to rest area maintenance that includes both cleaning and light landscaping duties. The contractor must provide all necessary cleaning equipment and supplies beyond those furnished by NDDOT, and will be responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of the rest areas. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration.