Missoula Crime Lab Janitorial

The Montana Department of Justice is seeking janitorial services for the Missoula Crime Lab through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State Procurement Services Division. The solicitation covers comprehensive janitorial services to be performed twice per week during a one-year contract term from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. Beyond standard janitorial work, the state is also accepting pricing for three optional additional services: linoleum service, deep cleaning service, and shampoo service, which can be requested as needed. The bid was opened on December 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST, with formal bids due by January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST. Potential bidders must complete mandatory prerequisites, including reviewing and accepting the Scope of Work, Janitorial Services Checklist, standard terms and conditions, and complying with Montana prevailing wage requirements. Bidders are required to submit a Business Information document and verify nondiscrimination against firearm entities per Montana Code Annotated Section 30-20-301. The solicitation is categorized under three commodity codes related to building maintenance and janitorial services, and questions can be directed to Rhonda Peters at Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov or 406-444-3320.

The IFB does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Payment terms are established as Net 30 with no advance payment discount. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the contract covers a full year of biweekly janitorial services with optional supplemental cleaning services. The solicitation requires bidders to complete standard debarment certifications and demonstrates compliance with state procurement regulations. Technical support for the bidding process is available through the eMACS Help Desk at 406-444-2575, ensuring potential vendors can navigate the electronic bidding platform. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the current documentation. Interested parties should carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure they meet the mandatory prerequisites before submitting a bid.