T3144 - Specialized Microbial Cleaning, Employee Health Based Cleaning - Statewide

The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is soliciting bids for a statewide contract (T3144) for Specialized Microbial Cleaning and Employee Health Based Cleaning services. The procurement seeks contractors to provide comprehensive site-specific deep cleaning and sanitization services for state departments and agencies in response to viral and bacterial disease exposures, including coronavirus, orthopox viruses, MRSA, C. Diff, and meningitis. The contract is structured across three geographical regions (North, Central, and South), with the potential for up to nine total contract awards (one to three contractors per region). Contractors must be available 24/7, respond within one hour of notification, and provide cleaning services adhering to CDC, EPA, OSHA, and New Jersey Department of Health guidelines. The evaluation will focus on technical criteria including personnel qualifications, company experience, and ability to complete the scope of work, with pricing assessed using a weighted consumption/market basket model. Key procurement dates include an optional pre-quote conference on 4/1/2025, electronic questions due by 4/10/2025, and quote opening on 5/8/2025, with an anticipated three-year contract term and potential two-year extension.

The procurement does not include specific small business or disabled veteran set-asides, but it does allow for potential vendor partnerships that can include small, woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. Pricing will be based on all-inclusive loaded hourly rates for supervisors, project managers, and technicians, with both straight time and overtime rates, plus a daily rate for limited directional fogging. Vendors must complete a comprehensive set of standard procurement forms, including ownership disclosures, investment activity declarations, and certifications of non-involvement in prohibited activities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing structure includes 21 specific pricing lines covering different labor categories and regions. Contractors will be required to submit detailed documentation demonstrating their capabilities, including a Bidder Data Sheet showing prior contracts of similar size and scope, and potential disclosure of any contracts terminated for cause within the last five years. The state will use the NJSTART electronic procurement system to manage the solicitation process, with vendor support available via email and phone during standard business hours.