Luzerne County seeks janitorial services for the Office of Human Services building in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Contract period is one year (anticipated 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2027). Services include nightly cleaning five nights a week, weekly tasks, and periodic floor polishing and window cleaning. Bids must be submitted electronically via PennBid by the deadline. Bid security of 50% of bid amount is required. Performance bond may be required for bids over $10,000. Background checks for cleaning personnel are required at a cost of $100 each. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation.
Responses must be submitted electronically via the PennBid portal by the deadline indicated on the cover sheet. The solicitation due date is Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST.
Billing terms are specified as other in the solicitation. The county will not accept vendor contracts that include automatic renewal or price escalation clauses.
The county reserves the right to award to a responder other than the lowest if deemed in the best interest, considering price, reputation, quality, extent to which goods/services meet needs, and past relationship.
Responders must be recognized providers in the materials/services specified and qualified to advise in their application or use, and must satisfy the county that they have the requisite organization, capital, plant, stock, ability, and experience.
Questions regarding this project shall be submitted via the Ask a Question feature in PennBid by the deadline indicated on the cover sheet, which is Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST.
Responses may be rejected if required information/forms are incomplete, if there are alterations or omissions, or if the responder intends to sublet the contract without prior written approval. Failure to supply required bid security is grounds for disqualification.