Description
The Maryland Department of Health is soliciting bids from qualified staffing or cleaning firms to provide three full‑time janitorial staff for its Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation & Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) facilities in Hagerstown, MD. The staff will work eight‑hour day shifts, five days a week, performing routine cleaning, waste disposal, rest‑room sanitation, floor care, and other housekeeping duties. The contract runs for 17 weeks (Sept 1 – Dec 31 2026) with a total budget not to exceed $50,000. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience in healthcare/behavioral‑health janitorial services, provide qualified staff with driver’s licenses, carry $1M/$2M liability insurance, and submit background checks for each employee. The solicitation is a Small Business Reserve procurement; only certified small‑business vendors may be awarded.
• Scope: 3 full‑time janitorial employees (≈2,040 service hours)
• Work hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Mon‑Fri (no holiday work) with possible extra evening/weekend projects
• Required qualifications: ≥3 years relevant experience, driver’s license, English proficiency, background checks, $1M/$2M liability coverage
• Contract term: 17 weeks (Sept 1 – Dec 31 2026)
• Maximum contract value: $50,000
• Submission: electronic bid via eMMA or email by Aug 26 2026 2:00 PM EST
• Small‑business reserve only; GOSBA certification required.