Request for Proposals for Downtown Cleaning Contract

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive downtown cleaning services, including routine sidewalk sweeping, litter removal, pressure‑washing of sidewalks, building façades, public plazas, weed control, waste‑receptacle cleaning, and on‑demand “hot‑spot” litter pickup. The contract is a one‑year base term with the possibility of four additional one‑year renewals, and the work is confined to Zones A and B of downtown Asheville plus two parks. The procurement is competitive, with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting and a clear set of insurance, safety, and compliance requirements. • Daily general cleanup of sidewalks, curbs, and tree pits in Zones A & B • Quarterly to semi‑annual pressure‑washing cycles (4 cycles in Zone A, 2 in Zone B) and weed‑control from April 1 to Oct 31 • Additional services: waste‑receptacle cleaning, parking‑lot under‑pass cleaning, park pressure‑washing, and optional “hot‑spot” litter pickup • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Oct 13) and strict insurance, E‑Verify, and MS4 runoff treatment requirements