Raleigh Crime Lab - Janitorial Services

The NC Department of Justice / NC State Crime Laboratory is requesting bids for janitorial services at the Raleigh Crime Laboratory, a 121,000-square-foot, five-floor facility at 121 East Tryon Road, Raleigh, under an IFB due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit on July 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

The scope encompasses all-inclusive janitorial services — daily cleaning, labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies across common areas, office work areas, restrooms, and laboratory spaces. A minimum of four personnel must work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except state holidays. The task list includes detailed cleaning requirements for 16 restrooms and five floors. Vendors must also provide as-needed carpet cleaning, floor stripping, and sealing/waxing services priced separately per square foot. Employee training requirements include bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, fire safety, personal protective equipment, and asbestos awareness. Monthly performance inspections occur both announced and unannounced; the contract includes a 60-day adjustment period during which failing inspection ratings do not count against the vendor, with contract cancellation triggered by three failing ratings within six months after the adjustment period.

Vendors must maintain a management office within North Carolina, preferably within 100 miles of Raleigh, and provide 24-hour emergency response with one-hour response time. Relevant experience with similar-sized facilities, three professional references, and completion of background checks including criminal history disclosure and DNA sample provision are required. Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Network e-Procurement platform with separate monthly and annual pricing for Years 1, 2, and 3.

The contract term is three years from effective date. The anticipated award date is September 2, 2026. Written questions are due July 24, 2026.