TWRA CWD Lab Janitorial Services

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is requesting bids for janitorial services at its Chronic Wasting Disease Laboratory in Jackson, Tennessee under a three-year contract (fiscal years 2026–2027, 2027–2028, and 2028–2029), with bids due September 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Site visits are offered August 24 at 8:00 AM CST or August 25 at 1:00 PM CST; on-site inspection prior to bid submission is required.

The scope covers monthly janitorial cleaning services (12 months per year) for a laboratory facility, with detailed specifications addressing cleaning standards, frequency, equipment, supplies, and sanitation protocols specific to disease research and diagnostic operations. Bidders must submit unit prices for each of the three contract years via the State of Tennessee's EDISON Supplier Portal.

The contract will be awarded on a single-award, lowest-cost basis to the responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing must be fixed and firm for the full 36-month term, quoted F.O.B. destination inclusive of delivery costs, with no inclusion of sales and use taxes. The State retains an option to extend the contract for an additional 180 days under the same terms; maximum total contract term including all renewals shall not exceed 60 months.

Contractors must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax purposes, comply with Iran Divestment Act and foreign adversary provisions, and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate, plus workers' compensation and automobile liability coverage. All respondents must certify non-debarment status and compliance with state anti-discrimination and non-collusion requirements. Questions and comments are due August 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST to Nickki Davis at Nickki.Davis@tn.gov or 615-781-6603.