Janitorial Services

Hood River County Transportation District (HRCTD), doing business as Columbia Area Transit (CAT), is soliciting proposals for comprehensive janitorial services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on December 23, 2024. The procurement covers weekly and quarterly cleaning services for HRCTD's administrative office and transit center located at 224 Wasco Loop in Hood River, Oregon, as well as two off-site bus shelters. Specific service requirements include weekly cleaning of office areas, conference rooms, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, break rooms/kitchens, and bus barns, with quarterly additional services such as floor stripping/waxing, carpet cleaning, and maintenance shop pressure washing. Proposals are due by February 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT, with an anticipated contract term of three years starting March 8, 2025, and an option for a one-year extension. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 50 points allocated to experience and qualifications, 40 points for cost proposal, and 10 points for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) status, following Federal Transit Administration "Best Value" guidelines.

The RFP actively encourages participation from disadvantaged, women-owned, and small businesses, with a specific focus on DBE involvement. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and cannot be debarred from federal contracts. HRCTD will provide all cleaning supplies, equipment, and consumables, while contractors must submit Material Safety Data Sheets for cleaning products. No pre-proposal conference is scheduled, and interested parties can obtain detailed RFP information by visiting www.ridecatbus.org/about-cat/#contract-opportunities, calling 541-386-4202, or emailing accountant@catransit.org. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the three-year contract duration suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified janitorial service providers specializing in transit and municipal facility maintenance.