The City of Shafter is seeking proposals for janitorial services for city-owned facilities. The initial term of the agreement is from September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with potential for two one-year extensions. Proposals are due by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Minimum qualifications include three years of experience, proper licensing, insurance, background screening capability, emergency response capability, references, financial capacity, and compliance with laws. The City will consider proposals based on experience (25 points), staffing and supervision (10 points), cost (25 points), and ability to respond to unscheduled or emergency work (40 points). A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
Proposals are due by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Contractor shall submit a monthly itemized statement indicating work completed and hours of services rendered. The City shall pay approved charges within 30 days of receiving the statement.
The agreement does not explicitly state a warranty period for the janitorial services, but it does mention that contractor shall perform all services in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with generally recognized standards.
Proposals will be scored based on experience (25 points), staffing and supervision (10 points), cost (25 points), and ability to respond to unscheduled or emergency work (40 points).
Minimum qualifications include three years of experience in commercial janitorial services, possession of all required licenses and registrations, ability to obtain insurance, ability to comply with background screening, emergency response capability, a minimum of three client references, financial capacity, and compliance with all applicable laws.
Violations of storm water runoff system discharge regulations may lead to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per day, per violation. Failure to comply with labor laws or stop orders may also result in penalties.
A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers.
The deadline to submit written questions regarding the RFP is July 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Incomplete proposals, proposals containing errors or inconsistencies, failure to submit the proper quantity of copies, or other process or content errors or deficiencies may be cause for rejection. Failure to enter into the contract after award will result in annulment of the award.