Description
The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive interior and exterior window washing services for a variety of municipal facilities, including City Hall, library branches, the Barbara Jordan Airport terminal, the Rutherford Lane Campus, and the Austin Convention Center. The scope covers cleaning of glass surfaces, frames, sills, mullions, screens, and high‑dusting of interior areas that are not easily accessible to city custodial staff. Work must meet detailed industry‑standard cleaning specifications, adhere to safety protocols (e.g., Bosun’s chair, scaffolding, lift equipment, and required permits), and be coordinated with the City’s Contract Manager to avoid disruption of public operations. The contract will be awarded to the responsible, low‑responsive bidder (best‑value) and may be extended beyond the initial term at the City’s discretion.
• Clean interior & exterior windows, frames, sills, mullions, screens, and high‑dust interior surfaces.
• Follow strict cleaning standards for clear, frosted, etched, and ceramic‑frit glass types.
• Use approved hand‑cleaning methods; pressure washing and water‑fed pole techniques prohibited.
• Provide all safety equipment, permits, and escorts required for each location.
• Coordinate service windows to avoid interference with building occupants, airport operations, and city events.
• Submit detailed estimates and reports for each service order; invoices to be emailed per delivery order.
• Contract may be multi‑year with optional extensions; performance reports required within 5 business days of each service.