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This is an informal cleaning services bid for the Carrboro Century Center, a 23,000 sq. ft. public building. Approximately 7,000 sq. ft. requires night cleaning 7 days a week. The contract term is for 3 years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. Bidders must provide all cleaning services listed in Attachment 2, with optional services in Attachment 3 potentially awarded separately. The contractor will invoice the town monthly, with payment following the town's standard schedule. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 combined liability, $1,000,000 bodily injury, $100,000 property damage, $500,000 auto liability, and a $10,000 employee fidelity bond. Contractors must meet NC workers' compensation requirements and the town must be listed as an additional insured. Bidders must submit two client references (municipal preferred) and a list of similar work completed in the last five years. All work must follow OSHA and applicable safety standards. Contractors working in criminal justice facilities must be fingerprinted and have their criminal history run with the NC SBI, and complete security awareness training. North Carolina law applies, and disputes are handled in Orange County. The town may terminate the contract with 30 days' notice or immediately for cause if issues are not corrected within 10 days. Cleaning may commence after 12 am and must be completed before 6 am. The contractor must submit a full cleaning schedule within two weeks of award. Biweekly daytime inspections are required using a town-approved form. The contractor provides all equipment, tools, materials, and supplies unless otherwise agreed. The town will supply toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and trash can liners. Exterior windows, except entry doors, are not included. Optional services include floor refinishing and carpet cleaning. Bids are due by Friday, May 29, 2026, by 4 pm and should be emailed to ***@***. *. * with the subject line Century Center Cleaning Services Bid 2026.
The bid due date is Friday, May 29, 2026, by 4 p. m. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.
The bid notice states that the contractor will invoice the town monthly, and payment follows the town's standard schedule.
Bidders must submit two client references, municipal preferred, and a list of similar work completed in the last five years. Contractors must also meet NC workers' compensation requirements and have the town listed as an additional insured. For criminal justice facility requirements, contractors must be able to adhere to NC SBI guidelines, which may include fingerprinting and criminal history checks.
The bid notice mentions biweekly daytime inspections using a town-approved form, and the town may accompany inspections at any time. However, it does not explicitly state if a preliminary site visit is mandatory or optional.
The bid notice states that cleaning materials must be of top quality, and samples must be available upon request by the town.