FY26 Custodial Services Bid

The Gainesville City School System is seeking proposals for custodial services for a period of three years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The successful proposer will be required to provide complete custodial services, including janitorial services, supplies, and supervision, to eleven locations in the Gainesville area. The proposer must have been in the custodial services business for a minimum of five years and demonstrate the ability to manage a large school district. The proposal must include a plan for continuous supervision and training of custodial staff, as well as a plan for providing and stocking paper products, soap, and dispensers for all locations. The contract will commence on July 1, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the proposer's ability to meet the service requirements, satisfactory record of performance, training and qualifications of key personnel, cost, and other factors. Some key responsibilities of the proposer's employees include: • Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the school, including restrooms, offices, classrooms, and common areas • Providing light cleaning and other duties as assigned by the school principal • Maintaining the school's exterior, including walkways, porches, and sidewalks • Providing plungers and plunging toilets and sinks when necessary • Removing trash and recyclables from the school • Providing a "No Touch" bathroom machine with chemical releasing, pressure washing, and vacuum capabilities. The key areas of evaluation will be: • Understanding and ability to meet all service requirements • Satisfactory record of performance • Training, qualifications, and experience of key personnel • Cost • Annual report or financial statement Some of the key qualifications for the proposer include: • Being licensed to do business in the City of Gainesville, Georgia • Having been in the custodial services business for a minimum of five years • Having contracts with at least three school districts of a similar size to Gainesville City Schools • Demonstrating the ability to manage a large school district • Registering and participating in the federal work authorization program to verify information for all new employees.