This is a solicitation for carpet cleaning services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Bids are due by June 15, 2026. A pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom on May 26, 2026, and participation is recommended but not mandatory. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in carpet cleaning for large facilities, demonstrate financial capability, and be licensed to do business in Missouri. The scope of work includes weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleaning of various areas within the airport terminals and buildings. Penalties will be applied for failure to perform services as specified. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest and best bid submitted, along with bidder qualifications and ability to comply with technical and general specifications. Additional documents required include financial statements, business references, and various acknowledgment forms related to state laws. Bids can be submitted electronically or via regular mail.
The bid due date is June 15, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. local time. Sealed bids will be received until this time.
The successful bidder shall submit a monthly itemized invoice and supporting documentation for work performed during the previous month. Payments are contingent upon the appropriation of sufficient funds by the city annually.
The successful bidder will be determined on the basis of the lowest and best bid submitted, along with the bidder's qualifications and ability to comply with the technical and general specifications.
Bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience providing carpet cleaning services to a large high-traffic facility, possess financial capability, and be licensed to do business in Missouri.
The successful bidder shall incur liquidated damages for failure to perform the scope of work, including penalties for not performing weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly cleaning, not removing gum or stains, and for wet carpet.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory site visit, but it states that bidders should carefully examine all conditions for the required work.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be made in writing on or before May 28, 2026.