Description
The State of Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive custodial (janitorial) services for its facilities at the Bolton Hill site in Augusta. The work includes daily cleaning of offices, conference rooms, restrooms, break areas, and stairwells; periodic deep‑cleaning tasks; trash and recycling removal; and adherence to the “Custodial Services General Specifications.” The contract is initially a one‑year term (Sep 1 2026 – Aug 31 2027) with the option to extend up to four additional one‑year periods, for a potential total of five years. Bidders must submit a monthly price for required routine tasks, per‑occurrence rates for other tasks, and an hourly labor rate for supplemental services via the State of Maine Advantage VSS system. The solicitation is open only to pre‑qualified “Work Centers” as defined by state procurement rules.
• Scope: Daily and periodic custodial services for ~4,500 sq ft of government office space.
• Contract term: 1‑year base with up to four optional 1‑year extensions (max 5 years).
• Pricing: Monthly rate for 12 routine tasks, per‑occurrence rates, and hourly labor rate; bids due Aug 25 2026.
• Eligibility: Only certified Work Centers may submit; must meet background‑check, insurance, and disaster‑recovery plan requirements.