Custodial Services

The Elk Rapids Schools is seeking a contractor to provide custodial services for a 3-year contract period. The contractor will be responsible for providing guaranteed pricing for August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. The contract will include the provision of custodial services for five different buildings throughout the district, including Elk Rapids High School, Cherryland Middle School, Lakeland Elementary, Mill Creek Academy, and the Bus Garage/Maintenance facility. The contractor will be required to provide a staffing schedule, equipment list, and cleaning supply program, as well as a green cleaning program and energy conservation program. The contractor will also be required to provide a certified letter of good standing for a line of credit from a reputable financial institution in the amount of $750,000.00 or more. • The contract will require the contractor to provide custodial services for approximately 358 students at Elk Rapids High School, 296 students at Cherryland Middle School, 320 students at Lakeland Elementary, and 235 students at Mill Creek Academy. • The contractor will be required to provide equipment and supplies to meet the demands of the custodial services specifications. • The contractor will be required to provide a transition plan, including a statement of the contractor's management philosophy, mission, and/or vision. • The contractor will be required to provide training programs for all levels of employees that will be employed by the district. • The contractor will be required to provide a safety program, including a proactive safety program for its employees and operations at the schools.