Sweetwater Janitorial

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 405-25R0012681 for janitorial services at the DPS IOD Facility Region 5 located in Sweetwater, Texas. The contract covers comprehensive daily and monthly cleaning services for a 2,392 square foot facility, with services to be performed Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and office closures. Key deliverables include daily general cleaning, restroom sanitization, floor maintenance, and detailed service reporting after each cleaning session. Contractors must provide their own cleaning supplies and equipment, ensure employees pass background checks, and follow specific pandemic protocols including hourly and daily sanitization of building surfaces. The bid responses are due electronically by 5:00 PM Central Time on July 10, 2025, with a proposed contract term of five years running from the effective date. The DPS will select based on best value, with potential disqualification for vendors with poor past performance, including vendor performance tracking scores below a C or those under a Corrective Action Plan.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse business types, including Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), veteran-owned enterprises, and Texas-based businesses. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including financial statements, references, key personnel information, and state-required forms such as Application for Texas Identification Number and Direct Deposit Authorization. While no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned, the procurement process emphasizes ethical business practices and compliance with state and federal regulations. The contract does not guarantee minimum compensation, with payments made only after approval from the Contract Monitor confirming acceptable service performance. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the pricing sheet allows bidders to propose monthly and annual rates for the five-year contract period, with the total contract amount to be determined by the successful bidder's proposed pricing. Contractors must also comply with various state requirements, including E-Verify usage, Drug-Free Workplace Act adherence, and specific cybersecurity and ethical business practice certifications.