Parking Deck Sweeping Services

North Carolina State University is soliciting competitive sealed bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #63-KGS1166518 for comprehensive mechanical sweeping and debris removal services across twelve multi-level parking decks managed by NC State Transportation in Wake County. The scope of work encompasses full mechanical sweeping of drive lanes, parking stalls, ramps, and rooftop levels; systematic removal of dirt, sand, trash, leaves, organic debris, and accumulated sediment; detail cleaning of corners and expansion joints; drainage maintenance; and proper off-site disposal of all collected materials. Services must be performed during off-peak hours between 7:00 PM and 4:30 AM, with work generally required three times per fiscal year (early August, late December/early January, and late April/early May). Qualified contractors must be registered North Carolina businesses with a minimum of three years of professional mechanical parking deck sweeping experience and must provide three satisfactory references. Evaluation criteria include bid completeness, pass/fail assessment of mandatory specifications and qualifications, reference verification, and cost scoring based on lowest total cost. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with optional extensions for up to four additional one-year periods. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bonfire by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, with questions due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2025.

Pricing shall be submitted as firm, fixed costs per sweep for each facility on an all-inclusive basis covering labor, supervision, mobilization, specialized equipment meeting a maximum 6'5" height clearance, fuel, manual detailing, debris disposal, and compliance costs. Contractors must provide proof of insurance including workers' compensation ($500,000 employer's liability), general liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and automobile liability ($1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage). All contractor personnel must undergo background checks including federal criminal searches, sex offender registry checks, state criminal searches, and Social Security verification. Equipment must comply with regenerative air or vacuum-assisted mechanical sweeper specifications with non-marking surfaces and prohibition on steel bristles unless approved in writing. The University reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will conduct work inspections within 24 hours of completion, with deficiencies requiring correction within 48 hours at no additional cost. No incumbent vendor or set-aside designations are identified in the available documentation, and no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed.