Young-Rainey STAR Center Janitorial Services

Pinellas County is seeking a janitorial services contractor for the Young-Rainey STAR Center located at 7887 Bryan Diary Rd. in Largo, Florida. The procurement is for a 36-month contract with potential for a single 3-year extension, focusing exclusively on cleaning common areas, with tenants responsible for their own leased spaces. The solicitation (ITQ #25-0589-ITQ) requires a comprehensive janitorial service that includes day porter services, floor maintenance, recycling management, and specialized cleaning protocols across multiple buildings and tenant spaces. Contractors must provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to maintain a clean working environment. Key qualifications include a Contract Manager and Crew Supervisors with specific experience in commercial janitorial services, mandatory use of environmentally green cleaning products, and compliance with strict safety standards. The proposal submission deadline is April 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with services to be performed 5 days per week from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Evaluation will likely consider factors such as cleaning methodologies, personnel qualifications, environmental practices, and pricing.

The county offers a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference program, potentially providing advantages to certified small businesses. The contract includes provisions for potential service additions, deletions, and special services, with the county reserving the right to make deductions for non-performance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the STAR Center hosts multiple tenants including Raytheon, BAE, Epsilon, Gavin Inc., UAW, DCMA, and RSI-ENTECH, indicating a complex multi-tenant environment. The facility spans multiple buildings with varying square footage, from approximately 398 sq ft to 7,895 sq ft, totaling around 39,373 sq ft across first and second floors. Though exact budget details are not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes line items for monthly janitorial services, additional labor at hourly rates, consumables with a markup percentage, and unspecified funds not to exceed 10% of the total contract value. Contractors must use color-coded cleaning systems, follow specific floor maintenance procedures, and maintain comprehensive documentation of services performed.