Carpet Cleaning Government Bids & RFPs

The delivery date for this contract is 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), as stated in the document.

The document mentions that payment will be made by the government and that invoices must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). It also states that invoices will be paid upon approval and acceptance by the government COR.

The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, using the lowest price technically acceptable method.

This requirement is 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Offerors must submit a completed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form.

The bid notice states that this acquisition is a total small business set aside, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The bid notice states that sealed proposals are due by Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time, and proposals timestamped after that date and time will be rejected.

The bid notice states that Kent State University will endeavor to use any cash terms offered, and these could be considered in determining the final net price depending on the discount period. The period of computations will commence on the date of delivery or receipt of a correctly completed invoice, whichever is later.

The bid notice states that the proposer shall guarantee all products and installation against any proposed, and a comprehensive list of all authorized service centers must be provided by supplier.

The bid notice states that selection and award of contract will be made to the single supplier or multiple suppliers if deemed appropriate whose proposal, in the sole opinion of Kent State University, represents the best overall value to the university.

The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated based on vendor qualifications, financial resources and relevant experience, vendor service plan, standardization plan, customer service, financial proposal and other value-added incentives, and overall pricing by category.

The bid notice states that termination resulting from breach of contract will be cause, at the sole discretion of the procurement department, to suspend the proposer from submitting a proposal on any project at the university for a period up to three 3 years.

The bid notice states that a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the following location: Kent State University University Facilities Management, **** Summit Street, Kent, OH ****.

The bid notice states that requested samples necessary for evaluation must be provided without cost or obligation to Kent State University, and shall become the property of the university.

The bid notice states that no questions will be accepted after 4:00 PM on April 9, 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a specific delivery deadline for the services, but it mentions a project duration of an initial base period of three years with two two-year options to extend, and a start delivery date of July 1, 2026.

The bid notice states that the type of award is lump sum.

The bid notice states that bidders must possess a minimum of five 5 years of experience as the primary provider of carpet cleaning services for large public andor educational institutions.

The bid notice mentions liquidated damages but does not provide specific details.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. The schedule coordination requires installation to be coordinated with the install POC no later than two weeks prior to the on-base work start. A post-award startup meeting will be held to finalize work schedules and timelines.

The bid notice states that the warranty should be in line with industry standards, about 5-15 years, and that the contractor stands by their product.

The contractor shall provide all materials, tools, and transportation required for design, installation, and installation. The contractor shall be familiar with and capable in the field of work being executed and certified as to not void any warranty on equipment or items provided to the Air Force. Installers must be able to pass a security check and provide a valid state license to gain entry to base. The requirement specifies that the contractor must be a small business.

Site surveys may be requested by the awardee through the project manager to verify final measurements and floor conditions.

The bid notice does not explicitly require sample submission, but it does mention that an example of what they are after can be seen at a provided URL.