Janitorial Services - Rockingham Youth Development Center

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is requesting bids on janitorial services at the Rockingham Youth Development Center in Reidsville under an IFB, with bids due September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET; attendance at a mandatory site visit on September 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET is required for bid consideration.

The scope is daily custodial cleaning services performed Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, excluding state holidays. Services include vacuuming and mopping reception areas and hallways; comprehensive bathroom sanitation; breakroom and locker room maintenance; office trash removal and vacuuming at minimum twice weekly; conference room upkeep; monthly shower cleaning; and bi-annual floor stripping, waxing, and carpet shampooing. All pricing must be inclusive of supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and administrative fees for the complete 12-month service period.

The contract term is one year from the effective date of award with an optional one-year renewal; the State must provide written notice of renewal intent thirty days prior to term expiration. The vendor must be licensed, bonded, and insured; maintain a management office within one hour's drive of Reidsville; and provide staff within one hour of the facility. No subcontractors are permitted; the awarded vendor must perform all work directly. All employees must complete criminal background checks at vendor expense, wear distinct uniform shirts with company logos paired with khaki or jeans, and comply with the Department's Alcohol/Drug Free Workplace Policy and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. Prior to award, the selected vendor must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State and provide evidence of registration within ten business days.

Written questions are due September 16, 2026; the State will respond by September 17, 2026. Late bids are not accepted; failure to attend the mandatory site visit results in bid rejection as non-responsive.