Fur Cleaning Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice indicates that there is no possibility of inspection, so a site visit is FALSE.

The bid notice states that a sample submission is FALSE.

The bid notice states that the project estimated budget is 0. 00.

The bid response deadline is April 28, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. The contract period is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The bid notice states all responses must be submitted before the deadline. no late responses will be reviewed.

The bid notice states he city of ames reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informatilities and to make such awards as it shall deem to be in the interest of the city.

The bid notice requires qualified contractors and mentions qualified equipment operators and qualified equipment as required attachments. It also states he city of ames is accepting bids from qualified contractors.

The question deadline is April 28, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT. The bid notice states question deadline: **** 02: 00 pm ct.

The total period of performance for this project is 85 days, which includes time for submittals and mobilization, with 70 days allocated for onsite construction. The notice to proceed (NTP) will be issued by the Contracting Officer to commence work.

The contractor shall provide a written one-year workmanship warranty after the date of substantial completion to cover all elements of work to be free of defects. Manufacturers' standard material/equipment warranties are to be provided for all new items.

Proposals shall be evaluated based on total fixed cost and shall include materials, labor, project startup expenses and worker incidentals, overhead, profit, taxes, and DBA insurance as a complete project. The U. S. government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.

The bid opening date is April 23, 2026. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery of the bid by the ITB return deadline. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.

As work progresses, the contractor shall render monthly invoices based upon the amount of service completed at the end of each month. All invoices shall be submitted no later than 90 days of provided service. Payment will be by EFT or check and payment will be deposited or mailed by the university controllers office during the following month.

The contract shall be awarded with reasonable promptness by written notice to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation to bid.

Each bidder must furnish a list of at least three client contracts of 70,000 total square feet or greater for which the bidder is currently providing janitorial services in good standing. Of these three, at least one must be at an athletic/fitness club, hospital, college, or university. A complete list of cleaning chemicals to be used and at least two cleaning supplier references are also required.

If the contractor fails to provide a replacement custodian in the event of sickness or absence of custodial personnel, the university reserves the right to charge the contractor a cost of **** per day per absent custodian.

Bidders have personally inspected the site and have a clear understanding of the invitation to bid. A mandatory pre-bid conference shall be conducted, and failure to be represented at this conference shall cause rejection of the bid.

Bidders are required to submit samples for toilet tissue and roll towels if they do not fit the current dispensers, and for instant hand sanitizer if not Purell.