Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky (KYTC) is seeking a qualified janitorial contractor to provide comprehensive daily cleaning services for the District 6 Office in Covington (approximately 21,928 sq ft). The contract requires a minimum of two employees each night, adherence to a detailed cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, semi‑annual, and annual tasks), and strict compliance with background‑check, key‑control, insurance, and reporting requirements. Bidders must conduct a mandatory site visit, submit an online bid through the Kentucky eProcurement system by 1:30 PM on 10/05/2026, and provide required certifications, qualifications, and insurance documentation. The successful vendor will begin service on 11/01/2026 and must maintain performance standards, quarterly inspection reports, and timely completion of semi‑annual/annual deep‑clean tasks, with penalties for missed deadlines.
• Scope: Daily janitorial cleaning of offices, restrooms, breakrooms, hallways, exterior walkways, and periodic deep‑cleaning (weekly‑monthly‑semi‑annual‑annual).
• Minimum staffing: 2 employees per night, 3‑4 hours each.
• Contract start: 11/01/2026; duration not explicitly stated (likely 1 year).
• Mandatory site visit prior to bid submission (schedule with Robert Rice).
• Submission: Online only via VSS portal; bid closing 10/05/2026 13:30.
• Evaluation: 95 % price, 5 % experience (months in business).
• Required documentation: Site‑visit validation, bidder qualifications, insurance certificates, background‑check consent, key‑control agreement, etc.
• Penalties: 15 % monthly for missed semi‑annual/annual cleaning deadlines.