Window Washing Services

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is seeking a qualified window washing contractor to provide comprehensive window cleaning services for its campus buildings through Request for Proposals (RFP) #66-26010 TS. The procurement targets both interior and exterior window surface cleaning across approximately 40 campus buildings, with services including detailed cleaning of atriums, skylights, entrance areas, ground floor, and upper floor spaces. The proposed contract has an initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation of proposals will follow a weighted scoring system: 40% for financial proposal, 35% for service requirements, 15% for contractor requirements, and 10% for company background. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals including hourly rates for standard and additional services, with the proposal due on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The university explicitly states there are no guarantees about minimum project volumes or spending levels under the resulting contract.

The RFP includes specific requirements for HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation, with vendors required to complete a HUB participation form as part of their submission. Contractors must provide customer references and certification of financial condition, demonstrating organizational stability and prior experience in similar window washing services. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors will need to provide detailed pricing tables for exterior and interior window cleaning, including costs for lift operations and additional services not initially listed. The procurement appears open to various qualified contractors, with an emphasis on diverse business participation through the HUB program. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability, financial soundness, and the ability to perform window washing services across a complex university campus environment, with pricing and service quality being key evaluation factors.