The RFP is for complete and comprehensive custodial services on the Sam Houston State University campus. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BearkatBuy. The deadline for questions is February 12, 2026, and proposals are due February 23, 2026. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held on February 3, 2026. The contract will be for three years, with the possibility of four one-year extensions. The university will evaluate proposals based on cost, personnel, transition plan, references, and quality of response. A HUB subcontracting plan is required for proposals over $100,000. The awarded contractor must perform background checks and comply with university policies. The university will provide office and storage space, and utilities. The contractor is responsible for providing labor, equipment, chemicals, and supplies. The university will provide exterior trash and garbage dumpsters. The contractor must provide a drug-free workplace.
The bid notice states all proposals must be received by: february 23, 2026 @3: 00 p. m. ct central time.
The university's standard payment terms are net 30 days in accordance with the state of texas prompt payment act, texas government code, chapter ****, unless otherwise noted on the purchase order.
The award, if made, will be to the successful proposers, if any, selected by the university, in accordance with the requirements and specifications set forth in this rfp and will be to the proposer that submitted a proposal in response to this rfp, on or before the submittal deadline, that is the most advantageous to the university.
Each contractor shall submit evidence of qualifications that would indicate the ability to satisfactorily perform the custodial services defined elsewhere in this document. contractor should have been in cleaning business for a minimum of five 5 years.
Failure to respond to emergency callouts shall result in monetary reparation to the university for expenses incurred in engaging an additional third party vendor to deal with the emergency.
A preproposal conference will be held: tuesday, february 3, 2026 at 10: 00 a. m. ct sam houston state university **** sam houston avenue, building b room 165 huntsville, texas **** while not a requirement for submitting a proposal, it is highly recommended that all interested potential proposers attend this preproposal conference. a site visit will occur at this time.
Should the university, as part of this solicitation, require samples, a bid bond or any other additional documentation that cannot be submitted electronically the proposer must submit the information on or before the time and date specified for the rfp opening via fedex or ups the proposer not the carrier or delivery services fedex, ups, etc. or the university is solely responsible for ensuring that the documentation is received in the procurement office prior to the specified opening date and time as specified for the rfp opening.
After the rfp is advertised, proposers will have until february 12, 2026 at 3: 00 p. m. ct to submit written questions in bkb via the q a board in relation to this proposal.