SDSU Metro Center Custodial Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26RFP-SDSU08202026
- State
- South Dakota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP code
- UNSPSC codes
- 76101500 Disinfection
- 76111501 Building cleaning services
- 76110000 Cleaning and janitorial services
- 76111600 Building component cleaning services
- 76101503 Disinfection or deodorizing services
- 76111500 General building and office cleaning and maintenance services
- 72101508 Floor cleaning services
- 76101501 Washroom sanitation services
- 76101502 Rest room cleaning services
Opportunity details come from postingboard.esmsolutions.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
South Dakota State University Purchasing Office is requesting proposals for custodial services at the SDSU Metro Center, 2400 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
The scope covers daily, weekly, monthly, and annual custodial services across approximately 44,000 gross square feet, with two on-site custodial employees required: one from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and one from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding state and federal holidays and administrative closure days). Services must be performed to APPA Appearance Level 3 standards for most spaces, with clinical spaces maintained at APPA Appearance Level 2. The custodial baseline service guide specifies daily trash and recycling removal, floor cleaning, surface disinfection, glass cleaning, and high-touch point sanitization; weekly and monthly deeper cleaning and mineral deposit removal; and annual carpet extraction, light fixture cleaning, and wall spot cleaning prior to the academic term. SDSU will provide custodial equipment, cleaning supplies, basic personal protective equipment, and building access; the contractor bears cost for all labor, supervision, benefits, overhead, insurance, uniforms, administrative costs, and taxes.
The initial contract term is one year from the effective date of award, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence, professional liability insurance of not less than $1 million, business automobile liability insurance of not less than $1 million per accident, and workers' compensation insurance as required by South Dakota law. All employees must successfully pass criminal background checks and be bonded and insured. No subcontractors are permitted without express prior written consent. The anticipated award and contract negotiation date is October 9, 2026. Site visits are available and encouraged; inquiries are due before the date specified in the Schedule of Activities and should be emailed to Karen Bravek at Karen.Bravek@sdstate.edu with subject line "RFP #08202026 QUESTIONS."
Opportunity text
The purpose of this request for proposal (RFP) is to establish consistent cleaning standards, service frequencies, and custodial expectations for all facilities within the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Metro Center, 2400 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. These standards are intended to support a safe, clean, sanitary, and professional learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
As a flagship presence for South Dakota State University in Sioux Falls, the SDSU Metro Center serves as a centerpiece facility that reflects the university's commitment to excellence, professionalism, and community engagement. Maintaining a consistently clean and well-presented environment is essential to showcasing the facility and creating a positive experience for students, employees, partners and visitors.
Custodial services are provided in alignment with operational priorities, building usage, occupancy levels, and APPA Custodial Staffing Guidelines. The service frequencies outlined in this document represent baseline expectations and may be adjusted as needed to accommodate seasonal conditions, special events, emergency response requirements, or other facility operational demands.
See attachment for Custodial Baseline Service Guide
Offerors may email inquiries concerning this RFP to obtain clarification of requirements. No inquiries will be accepted after the date and time indicated in the Schedule of Activities. Inquiries must be emailed to Karen Bravek at Karen.Bravek@sdstate.edu with the subject line "RFP #08202026 QUESTIONS".
The State will respond to offeror's inquiries (if required) via e-mail. In addition, all inquiries and the State's response will be posted on the state's e-procurement system. Offerors may not rely on any other statements, either of a written or oral nature, that alter any specification or other term or condition of this RFP. Offerors will be notified in the same manner as indicated above regarding any modifications to this RFP.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Offeror Questions document.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFP Document.pdf | ||
| Metro SDSU_Metro_Center_Custodial_Baseline.pdf |
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