Post-Event Custodial Services for Intercollegiate Athletics Mandatory Pre-Bid July 29, 2026 (refer to solicitation for details) - Addendum #1

Louisiana Tech University's Office of Purchasing is requesting bids on post-event custodial services for three intercollegiate athletics facilities in Ruston, Louisiana, with bids due August 17, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 29 at 9:00 a.m. at the Thomas Assembly Center. The vendor must attend the pre-bid, visit each facility, and sign in; attendance is mandatory for all prospective bidders.

The scope covers immediate post-event cleaning at the Davison Athletic Complex, Thomas Assembly Center, and Joe Aillet Stadium Press Box and Suites, including trash and debris removal, wet mopping, restroom sanitation, window cleaning, and facility securing. Vendors must submit separate pricing for six service categories: Thomas Assembly Center large events (over 1,500 guests) and small events (under 1,500 guests), Davison Athletic Complex interior/exterior and interior-only services, and Joe Aillet Stadium Press Box and Suites interior/exterior and interior-only services. Pricing must include all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, and taxes with FOB destination at Louisiana Tech. The University reserves the right to award by individual facility or in total.

The vendor must hold Louisiana state licensure and certification, demonstrate a minimum of five consecutive years operating a custodial services business, maintain at least three large commercial accounts (50,000+ square feet) within Louisiana or within 350 miles of Ruston, and respond to emergency calls within two hours. No subcontracting is permitted. The vendor must employ a full-time custodial supervisor assigned to the account, require company-identified uniforms, and prohibit tobacco products on campus. Comprehensive insurance must include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability.

The contract runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days from opening. Questions are due July 31 at 5:00 p.m., with answers provided by August 7 at 5:00 p.m.