Description
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a custodial services provider to perform custodial services at various locations, including the Pickle Research Campus (PRC) North and South locations, and other Austin locations. The contract is expected to be for a term of up to 3 years, with the initial term beginning on September 1, 2026, and ending on September 1, 2029. The University may elect to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year terms. The successful proposer will be required to provide custodial services, including cleaning, portering, and maintenance, to the specified locations. The proposer must have a minimum of five years of experience providing custodial services, with at least one current or prior education-related contract. The proposer must also provide an on-site project manager with a minimum of five years of experience in custodial services and at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• The contract will require the proposer to comply with the APPA Level 2 Cleaning Standards and maintain cleaning standards equal to or greater than those performed by the University's custodial staff.
• The proposer will be required to provide front-line labor, including day porters and daily cleaners, to perform the custodial services.
• The proposer must provide sufficient supervisory personnel to provide adequate training, quality control, and daily oversight of the front-line labor.
• The proposer must also provide a detailed implementation plan, including projected start and end dates of completion for each task, and identify key areas and elements of risk based on prior experience.
• The University reserves the right to make multiple awards against this RFP and to reject any or all proposals.