Janitorial/Custodial Cleaning and Related Services

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is soliciting proposals under RFQ GG000092.5 for janitorial and custodial cleaning services across General Services-managed facilities and other Metro departments, with responses due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A Minority Business Enterprise goal of 12 percent and a Woman Business Enterprise goal of 4 percent apply, along with a 5 percent Small Business Enterprise/Service-Disabled Veteran participation requirement over the contract lifetime.

The work is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity arrangement with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase amounts, and contractors must supply all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. Services include standard janitorial cleaning, day porter services, hood and vent cleaning, window washing, utility drain treatments, on-demand janitorial services, and event support. Contractors must hold all necessary business licenses, complete Metro security clearances including background checks, and provide a dedicated account manager available 24/7. Required coverage includes General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, statutory Worker's Compensation, and Abuse and Molestation Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, with a Certificate of Insurance due within seven calendar days of an intent to award.

General Services currently spends approximately $5 million annually on janitorial services, with $700,000 allocated to consumables. Payment terms are Net 30 with supplier-prepaid freight and FOB delivery. Evaluation weights pricing at 40 points using a cost formula benchmarked to the lowest evaluated cost, Methodology and Approach at 30 points, and Qualifications and Experience at 30 points. The anticipated intent to award date is December 15, 2026, with full execution anticipated by January 12, 2027. All responses must be submitted through the iSupplier online environment, hard copy submissions will not be accepted, and all information becomes public record following award.