Window Washing Service(s) - GBHA

The City of Green Bay, in collaboration with the Green Bay Housing Authority (GBHA), is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB 2026-06) for professional window washing services at Mason Manor, an 8-story high-rise residential apartment building containing 154 units located at 1424 Admiral Court, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive interior and exterior window cleaning services, including cleaning all window surfaces, frames, sills, and ledges throughout the entire building, with services primarily scheduled for spring or on an as-needed basis. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and expertise required to perform the work safely, thoroughly, and with minimal disruption to residents and building operations. Key qualifications include a minimum of five years of prior experience in window washing services supported by three professional references from comparable institutions, a dedicated on-site supervisor with at least five years of high-rise experience, and technicians with current certifications for the access methods employed. Work must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM with a minimum of 24 hours' notice, and all contractors must comply with applicable health and safety legislation for work at height in occupied residential buildings. The contract term will be three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, subject to satisfactory performance and available funding, and may be terminated at any time with 30 days' written notice. Critical dates include a pre-bid/site inspection scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT, questions from prospective bidders due by May 5, 2026, addenda to be posted by May 7, 2026, and bids due by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total bid price for the initial three-year term, with pricing to remain firm throughout the base term and any adjustments limited to documented, industry-wide cost increases submitted 60 days prior to subsequent contract periods.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are mentioned in the procurement documents provided. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Contractors must maintain adequate general liability insurance with the City named as an additional insured, along with Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, statutory Workers' Compensation insurance, and Professional Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 with six-year coverage extension following project completion. All insurance policies must be placed with insurers carrying an A.M. Best rating of no less than A- and a Financial Category rating of no less than VII. Progress reports documenting completed services must be submitted with each invoice, and compensation will be on a fixed-price basis with payment made upon submission of itemized invoices approved by the City and upon acceptance of completed and satisfactory services. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents.