Specialized Commercial Cleaning Services

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is seeking a specialized commercial cleaning services contractor for Orlando International Airport through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued on October 8, 2025. The procurement covers comprehensive cleaning services including high-rise glass and window cleaning, skylights, canopies, building details, and pressure washing services for roadway bridges, abutments, and structures. Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, chemicals, materials, water trucks, and equipment, including aerial lift equipment, to perform interior and exterior cleaning across various airport surfaces. Required qualifications include International Window Cleaning Association certification, specialized safety training, and the use of environmentally-friendly cleaning products. The contract will span sixty months, with an initial service commencement date of October 1, 2025. Key procurement dates include a pre-submittal meeting on October 14, 2025, a question submission deadline of October 20, 2025, and a response submission deadline of November 5, 2025. The Aviation Authority plans to recommend a contractor on November 25, 2025, with board approval scheduled for December 17, 2025.

The solicitation includes a 2% Local Developing Business (LDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to either meet this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts. Contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace, comply with E-Verify requirements, and meet specific insurance and bonding specifications. The contract includes a management fee structure with estimated annual costs ranging from $467,400 in the first year to $526,400 in the fifth year, anticipating approximately 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) reimbursable positions with potential variations between 8 and 13 positions. The procurement allows for potential space use agreements, as evidenced by the attached Space Use Agreement example, which suggests the possibility of no-cost or low-cost facility access for the selected contractor. Successful bidders must be prepared to work primarily during nighttime and early morning hours to minimize airport operational disruptions. The contract will include provisions for quality assurance inspections and the potential for area additions or removals throughout the sixty-month term.