KEJANT27SB Janitorial services for SHA Chestertown

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids on janitorial services for its Chestertown facility, located in rural Eastern Shore Maryland, under IFB KEJANT27SB, with bids due January 22, 2026.

The scope comprises cleaning twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays, with each shift requiring one supervisor and one cleaning specialist working a minimum of four hours. Services include 144 crew-days of janitorial work annually, monthly buffing (18 occurrences), interior and exterior window cleaning (interior first and second floors, exterior first floor only), strip and re-wax of tiled floors (2 occurrences), and wet shampooing of carpeted floors (1 occurrence). SHA provides all standard cleaning supplies through Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) — including disinfectants, cleaners, surface treatments, deodorizers, floor care products, gloves, hand soap, sanitizer, can liners, brooms, mops, buffer pads, cloths, paper towels, and toilet paper. Bidders must furnish commercial-grade equipment and supplies not provided by SHA, such as vacuum cleaners, buckets, and brushes. Travel reimbursement is not included.

Bidders must submit unit prices on the provided Price Form with all costs fully loaded to include labor, profit, overhead, general operating, and administrative expenses. Monthly invoicing is required. SHA offers payment via credit card (if no processing fees are charged), check by mail within approximately 14 days of invoice, or free ACH direct deposit transfer.

Bidders must provide at least one reference from customers for whom they have provided comparable janitorial services, document their ability to perform the specified work, and submit required affidavits addressing nondiscrimination, MBE/DBE compliance, absence of debarment, and conflict-of-interest certifications. An optional facility tour is available by calling 410-778-0818 and does not affect bid evaluation.