Salisbury Janitorial Services Contract

Wicomico County is seeking a janitorial services contractor for the W. Paul Martin District Court/Multi-Service Center located in Salisbury, Maryland, through a solicitation posted on September 17, 2025, with proposals due by September 26, 2025. The contract encompasses comprehensive janitorial services for a 226,410 square foot facility housing twenty-three agencies and serving approximately 350 employees and 1,200 daily clients. The scope of work requires daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleaning tasks across 111,700 square feet, including 24 restrooms, 11 holding cells, and 4 elevators. The contractor must provide a full-time Day Porter and on-site supervisor, with all personnel required to wear distinctive work clothing and maintain proper identification. Evaluation criteria will focus on the total three-year price, with specific performance standards that include potential invoice reductions for substandard work, such as 1/60th of the monthly invoice amount for a second occurrence of non-compliance and 1/30th for a third occurrence.

The contract includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications, including mandatory comprehensive insurance with a $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability policy and a fidelity bond to protect against employee theft. Janitorial and housekeeping supplies must be purchased from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM), suggesting a potential set-aside or preference for a specific vendor category. Contractors must undergo criminal background checks and comply with state security requirements, including strict employee identification and information technology protocols. The initial contract term is three years with two potential one-year renewal options, providing opportunities for long-term engagement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will involve monthly invoicing by the 15th of the month following service performance, indicating a structured payment mechanism for the selected vendor.