Maryland Public Television Janitorial Services

Maryland Department of General Services is requesting bids on janitorial services at Maryland Public Television headquarters in Owings Mills under IFB, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small businesses, with a 5% Minority Business Enterprise subcontracting participation goal.

The scope covers cleaning and maintenance of approximately 80,000 square feet at 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard, including office areas, restrooms, kitchens, studios, and specialized facilities. Daily services (Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM) include waste removal, restroom cleaning, carpet vacuuming, and surface cleaning. Weekly, monthly, and periodic tasks are specified; bi-annual exterior window cleaning and on-request services for special events and carpet shampooing are included. Saturday routine floor care runs 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with additional services available during state holidays and weekends upon approval. The contractor must provide an on-site supervisor with janitorial supervision experience, a daytime porter, a floor care technician, and sufficient staff to meet performance standards. All labor, equipment, and cleaning materials must comply with Maryland Green Purchasing requirements.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years in business and three consecutive years of comparable janitorial service experience within the last ten years, supported by three references. Required insurance includes $1 million combined single limit Commercial General Liability, $1 million Crime Insurance, $1 million Workers' Compensation, and appropriate Automobile/Commercial Truck Insurance. The contract term is three years with no renewal options and is a firm fixed-price arrangement. A one percent electronic transaction fee is remitted monthly via electronic funds transfer. Performance reductions of 10 to 25 percent of monthly invoicing apply for documented deficiencies.

The virtual pre-bid conference is October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM. An optional site visit is available October 7, 2026. Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM.