SBR: Cleaning and Janitorial Service for SHA D2 Office

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) District 2 Office is requesting bids for cleaning and janitorial services at 615 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, Maryland, under a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement with bids due August 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eligibility is limited to certified small businesses meeting Maryland statutory requirements.

The scope encompasses comprehensive janitorial services including sweeping, mopping, restroom sanitation, trash removal, dusting, floor buffing, window cleaning, carpet shampooing, and floor stripping and waxing. Work is scheduled for Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with regular staffing of one supervisor and one cleaning specialist working four hours each per shift. The contractor must furnish all commercial-grade equipment and cleaning supplies, including products from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM).

The contract term is 24 months, commencing September 6, 2026, through September 2028, with no renewal options. No subcontracting is permitted. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $100,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation insurance of $100,000 per occurrence, and Automobile insurance meeting Maryland requirements.

Award is based solely on total bid price to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. The contractor will be rated monthly on reliability and quality of work, with potential termination if receiving a rating of three (poor) in either category for two consecutive months or three times overall. Payment is by electronic funds transfer, with invoices submitted monthly within one month of work completion.

A mandatory site visit is required. Questions are due August 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Public bid opening occurs via Microsoft Teams on August 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. No federal funding is involved.