Pre-Advertisement Notice for Plane Train Janitorial Services

The City of Atlanta, Department of Aviation, is conducting a multi-step sealed bid procurement process for comprehensive janitorial services at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's Plane Train system and associated facilities. This solicitation will include an initial prequalification phase followed by an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to select qualified contractors. The scope of services encompasses daily cleaning operations including trash removal, spot cleaning of high-touch surfaces, and spill response within 15 minutes of notification, as well as nightly deep cleaning with floor disinfection, surface sanitization, window and door cleaning, and monthly full interior detailing with quarterly exterior glass cleaning. Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies necessary to maintain a 95% minimum pass rate on quality assurance inspections while ensuring passenger and employee health and safety in a 24/7 operational environment. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in complex, high-traffic transit systems and airport settings; minimum staffing levels with one on-site supervisor per shift; TSA/SIDA airport security badge compliance; OSHA safety training and HAZMAT handling certification; and emergency response capability for biohazard incidents. The initial contract term is five years with two optional two-year renewal extensions contingent upon performance evaluation. Key evaluation criteria include contractor staffing capacity, safety training practices, quality assurance protocols, emergency response capability, and compliance with TSA/SIDA access requirements and OSHA standards. The pre-advertisement notice was posted on April 6, 2026, with a deadline of April 22, 2026, and a Pre-Solicitation Conference will be held to provide additional details and address vendor questions.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Contractors must use eco-friendly, Green Seal or EcoLogo certified cleaning supplies where available, with all cleaning products requiring prior airport approval before use. The scope of work explicitly excludes graffiti removal, pest control, and mechanical or electrical cleaning of train systems. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation. Interested vendors should monitor the City of Atlanta and Department of Aviation websites for additional solicitation details, the Pre-Solicitation Conference announcement, and the formal Invitation for Bid release.