Window Washing Services

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is seeking a licensed window washing contractor to provide comprehensive window cleaning services for the TRS Alpha and Bravo buildings and adjacent parking garages located in the Mueller business district of Austin, Texas. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) with solicitation number TRS000566, targeting commercial power washing and multi-level window washing contractors with a minimum of three years of professional experience. Respondents must provide both exterior and interior window cleaning services, with an estimated minimum of two services per year, and be prepared to submit unit pricing for standard and additional services. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for April 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, with proposal submissions due by April 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The initial contract term will run from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with provisions for three optional one-year renewals. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, supplies, and equipment, ensuring thorough cleaning of windows, sills, and surrounding areas while maintaining safety and protecting TRS property.

The RFP includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 25% for other services, requiring contractors to complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Workers' Compensation Insurance and Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 in the aggregate. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process with potential for multiple service cycles over the initial contract term and subsequent renewals. The procurement appears open to qualified commercial window washing businesses that can meet the technical specifications, experience requirements, and HUB subcontracting goals. Interested vendors must carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the detailed requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria for this window washing services contract with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.