Cleaning Services - Various Buildings / DPF

The City of Worcester issued a competitive solicitation for full‑service janitorial cleaning across eight municipal facilities, including City Hall, the main public library, a senior center, health‑inspection offices, DPW & Parks buildings, a regional emergency communications center, and a technical services department. The contract requires the vendor to supply all labor, equipment, low‑ or no‑VOC cleaning supplies, and consumable items, with detailed daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks, on‑call emergency response within one hour, and strict staff security/background requirements. The base term runs from July 1 2022 to June 30 2023, with two optional one‑year extensions at the City’s discretion. The award went to ABM Industries, and the contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, all‑inclusive agreement. • Scope: full‑service cleaning (daily, weekly, monthly) for eight city facilities, covering ~350,000 sq ft total. • Requirements: vendor‑provided equipment, green cleaning products, CORI background checks, same‑day staff continuity, and monthly invoicing. • Timeline: proposals due June 15 2022; contract period July 2022–June 2023 with up to two one‑year renewals.