Midland DL Office Janitorial Services

The Texas Department of Public Safety is requesting bids for janitorial services at the Midland Driver License Office, 2800 Wright Drive, Midland, Texas under IFB 26R0019601, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Central Time. Pre-bid site visits are scheduled for August 5 at 9:00 A.M. and August 6 at 11:00 A.M.; written questions are due August 7 at 5:00 P.M., with answers expected by August 11 at 5:00 P.M. Contract award is anticipated September 1, 2026.

The scope encompasses daily, monthly, and semi-annual janitorial services for a 16,522-square-foot facility. Daily duties include general cleaning (10% staff allocation), restroom cleaning and sanitation (20%), and floor maintenance (30%) provided five days per week (Monday through Friday) by one dedicated Day Porter. Monthly services include interior glass-panel cleaning and high-ledge and vent cleaning. Semi-annual services include vinyl composition tile floor stripping and waxing. The contractor provides all cleaning supplies, tools, equipment, and labor; DPS supplies paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and trash liners. All contracted employees require background checks. Monthly Janitorial Service Reports are due by the fifth of each month, documenting completed service categories with employee signatures.

The contract term runs five years from September 1, 2026, with DPS retaining the right to extend for up to six additional months at the same rates. Bidders must submit pricing on a Mandatory Pricing Schedule covering 12 monthly invoices and 2 semi-annual invoices annually for each contract year. Payment is prorated based on actual days of service. DPS guarantees no minimum compensation and will only process invoices after the Contract Monitor provides written approval of service acceptance.

Bidders must provide evidence of financial resources and ability to perform, submit three references for similar past contracts, acknowledge all solicitation addenda, develop a business continuity and disaster recovery plan, and meet Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting participation requirements. Contractor insurance and criminal background checks for personnel are mandatory. No assumptions or exceptions are permitted in bids. Bidders may submit responses electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or via the DPS Online Bid Room.