Building Janitorial Services

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is seeking a contractor to provide building janitorial services for its Support Center and Consolidated Lab facilities. The contractor will be responsible for day-to-day janitorial services, including trash removal, restroom cleaning, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, and more. The contract will be for a firm fixed price, with the option for additional services to be performed on a time and materials basis. The contractor must have at least 5 years of experience managing facilities of similar size and complexity, and must have a strong safety record. The evaluation criteria for this RFP include the contractor's experience, technical approach, and price. Some key requirements for the contractor include: • Providing all necessary resources, including management, supervision, personnel, materials, and equipment • Maintaining a complete and up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) book on-site • Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with established Work Requests/Work Orders • Responding to all service requests in a timely and effective manner • Managing all materials and supplies responsibly and safely The contract term will be for one year, with the option for four additional one-year extensions. The contractor must also provide a staffing report, invoice, and work order report on a regular basis. Some of the key services that the contractor will be expected to provide include: • Daytime janitorial services, including conference and assembly room setup and minor moving services • Nighttime janitorial services, including cleaning and maintenance of the facilities • Emergency services, including response to spills and other incidents • Special event services, including setup and cleanup for events The contractor will also be required to provide a plan for managing personnel, including prime and subcontractors, and must have a plan in place for emergency services, including 24/7 points of contact. Some of the key evaluation factors for this RFP include: • Firm's experience (40%) • Technical approach (35%) • Price (25%) The contractor must also provide references for contracts performed within the last five years, and must be registered in WSSC Water's Supplier Portal.