Pressure Washing Services

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #24250046B-TL) for comprehensive pressure washing services covering 74 district facilities, including 37 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, nine high schools, six special centers, a virtual school, and four charter schools. The procurement seeks multiple vendors to provide professional pressure washing services for exterior building surfaces and site structures, with specific requirements for cleaning solutions, water management, and debris removal. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with industry standards, EPA wastewater disposal regulations, and provide comprehensive documentation including references, drug-free workplace certification, and conflict of interest disclosures. The solicitation requires per-square-foot pricing for light and heavy debris removal, with separate rates for concrete surfaces, canopies, and buildings, and includes a percentage markup option for equipment rental for buildings over two stories. Key dates include a voluntary pre-bid meeting on December 18, 2024, question submissions due by December 19, 2024, and bid submissions due on January 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The evaluation committee will assess bids based on price, responsiveness, ability to meet specifications, and potential consideration of past vendor performance.

The contract allows for multiple award recipients, with seven suppliers ultimately selected: Ayopa Inc, Blue Edonis, Green Earth Powerwashing LLC, Prestige Pressure Cleaning LLC, Santana Pressure Cleaning Services, SCSI (Southern Cleaning Service Inc), and Silva's Painting & General Services. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract is structured for a three-year term from February 26, 2025, to February 25, 2028, with potential for a two-year renewal period, and includes a total annual budget of $100,000 funded through the General Fund. The School Board reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice and work will be assigned on an as-needed basis through individual purchase orders. Vendors are prohibited from using chlorine bleach and must adhere to specific chemical usage guidelines. Previous contract costs were estimated at $85,000 for the prior 12-month period, indicating potential for slight budget expansion. The procurement process allows for 72 hours of protest filing after award posting, in accordance with Florida Statutes.