RFP #27-13-DSS pressure washing & window cleaning services

Cumberland County Department of Social Services is soliciting proposals under RFP #27-13-DSS for pressure washing and window cleaning at its facility at 1225 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, with a mandatory site visit on November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Vendors must arrive by 10:15 AM or face exclusion from consideration. Written questions are due November 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, and proposals are due November 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST to the Finance Department.

Eligibility requires a North Carolina license to perform pressure washing and window cleaning services, required insurance, and E-Verify compliance. The contractor must also adhere to federal contract clauses, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, equal employment opportunity provisions, and FEMA compliance standards.

Scope covers cleaning all exterior windows, soft washing precast siding panels, and pressure washing stone siding on all exterior walls. Work must occur Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, unless the County approves otherwise. The contractor bears costs for scaffolding, boom lift rentals, trash removal, assignment of a safety officer, and OSHA compliance.

The initial term is one year from the effective date, with the County retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms on the same terms and conditions. Payment is net thirty days after invoice approval. The contract is subject to continued funding and appropriation by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on a year-to-year basis.

Proposals will be evaluated on a best overall value basis: Project Organization (20 points), Technical Approach (10 points), Cost of Services (25 points), Experience and Qualifications (30 points), and References (15 points), totaling 100 points. Cost must be all-inclusive, excluding sales tax. Submissions must include a project organization and management plan, technical approach, cost of services, personnel experience with resumes, and at least three references from similar projects. Vendors must submit one signed original, four photocopies, and one electronic copy on a flash drive.