This is a public tender for janitorial services for the park office and ten rental cabins at Gifford Pinchot State Park. The contractor will be responsible for providing all cleaning products, supplies, and equipment. A mandatory site inspection is required prior to bidding. Bidders must be self-certified small businesses and submit a worker protection and investment certification form. The contract term is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with an option to renew for up to four additional annual terms. Payment will be made on a reimbursement basis for services satisfactorily performed, with invoices submitted monthly. Bid results will be available on the e-marketplace website.
The contract shall commence upon execution and receipt of a fully executed purchase order or May 1, 2026, whichever is later, and terminate April 30, 2027. The option to renew is for up to four additional consecutive annual terms, with the final termination date of April 30, 2031.
Payment will be made on a reimbursement basis for actual services satisfactorily performed. Invoices must be submitted monthly. This contract will be paid by automated clearing house (ACH), commonly referred to as direct deposit.
The bid will be awarded based on the lowest total sum. In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price and extension of figures, the unit price will prevail.
This invitation for bid (IFB) is reserved for small businesses. Bidders must be self-certified small businesses that have been certified by the Department of General Services prior to the bid opening date and time. A valid copy of the bidder's self-certification form and the worker protection and investment certification form must be submitted with the bid response.
If a cleaning is missed, the contractor will not be paid for that cleaning. If peak and nonpeak cleanings do not meet the requirements, the contractor will be contacted to take immediate corrective actions within 24 hours. If unable to resolve outstanding cleaning concerns within 24 hours, the contractor will not be paid for that respective cleaning. Five unsatisfactory cleanings that require corrective action between semiannual cleanings are unacceptable, and a mandatory performance meeting will be held.
Prior to bidding, a site inspection is mandatory for bidders to have full knowledge of the task at hand. Site inspections will take place by appointment only, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. To make an appointment, prospective bidders must contact park management by phone at **** or by email at giffordpinchotsp@pa. gov.
Park management may require manufacturers specifications, product samples, or the products safety data (SDS) sheets. Therefore, sample submission is required.