RFQ - FAC114: Janitorial Services - Rest Area Cleaning

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is requesting quotations for janitorial services at six designated rest areas across the state under RFQ FAC114, with quotes due July 21, 2026. Prevailing wage compliance is mandatory; the schedule specifies a base wage of $24.70 per hour (total compensation $32.36 per hour including health and pension fringe) effective January 1, 2026, rising to $25.50 base ($33.63 total) effective January 1, 2027 for the Cleaner, Janitor, Porter classification under SEIU 32BJ Janitorial Metro Boston. All contractors must submit weekly payroll reports documenting employee names, addresses, occupational classifications, hours worked, and wages paid.

The scope spans six locations: Lancaster (Worcester County), Westwood (Norfolk County), Chelmsford I-495 South (Middlesex County), Chelmsford I-495 North (Middlesex County), Merrimac (Essex County), and Salisbury (Essex County). Services include restroom cleaning, trash removal, supply replenishment, and sanitary maintenance. Cleaning windows vary by site—most require 9 PM to midnight service; Westwood requires 8 AM to 9 AM with additional afternoon service during peak season (Memorial Day to Columbus Day); Lancaster requires daily service with nightly trash disposal. Four locations (both Chelmsford sites, Merrimac, and Salisbury) mandate OPS AB Antibacterial Soap PK2 (item #36TY78). Trash disposal methods differ: Lancaster and Salisbury use on-site dumpsters; Westwood requires off-site disposal; Chelmsford and Merrimac locations use receptacles for Department of Transportation pickup. All sites require standard supplies including paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and trash liners.

Site-specific county-level approvers are designated: Robert Croatti (Lancaster), Thomas Conneely (Westwood), and Christopher Dighton (Chelmsford, Merrimac, and Salisbury locations). Site visits are available and recommended. The RFQ references potential MWBE set-asides or small business designations under Massachusetts procurement regulations.