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The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for janitorial and custodial services at its headquarters located in Austin, Texas. This procurement encompasses daily cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of office spaces, restrooms, break rooms, and common areas within the GLO building. The contract is structured for a one-year initial term with four one-year renewal options, allowing for a potential five-year total contract period. Bids were due by 2:00 PM Central Time on March 20, 2026, with contract award anticipated within 30 days of bid opening. A pre-bid meeting was conducted to allow potential bidders to tour the facility and clarify questions regarding the scope of services and building specifications. Pricing for this contract must be submitted on a monthly basis for janitorial services, with pricing remaining firm for the initial one-year term. The scope of work details specific staffing levels, equipment specifications, chemical products, and performance standards to ensure consistent service quality, and vendors must demonstrate the capacity to meet these detailed requirements.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors meeting the stated requirements under Texas state contract terms and conditions applicable to governmental entities. All bidders are required to comply with comprehensive state compliance and certification requirements, including E-Verify system utilization for all employees and subcontractors, suspension and debarment verification, child support compliance with social security number disclosures for owners with 25 percent or greater interest, and compliance with multiple boycott prohibitions related to Israel, energy companies, and foreign-owned companies involved in critical infrastructure. Vendors must also submit Vendor Maintenance Direct Deposit and Substitute W-9 forms and authorize state auditor investigations. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents. Payment will be processed through standard state procedures upon satisfactory completion of services as outlined in the performance metrics and inspection protocols, with payment due within 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion.