Cleaning Services for the Outbuildings on the Ames Complex.

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for comprehensive Cleaning Services for six Outbuildings on the Ames Complex as per the attached specifications on the Buyer Attachments section of this RFQ. See attached Ames Complex Plan with six buildings highlighted that require cleaning services.

The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.

One contract will be awarded for all items.

ALL LINES ARE TIED. CONTRACTORS MUST BID ON ALL LINES ON THE ITEMS SECTION TO BE COMPLIANT.

Provide all labor, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the duties as outlined in the Scope of Work and appendices for the Iowa DOT, located at 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010. DOT requires continuous cleaning service coverage for our Ames Complex out Buildings.

Ames Outbuildings

• Auction Building
• District 1 Office Building
• Repair Shop Annex
• Sign Shop
• Trades Building
• Warehouse/Print Building

The contract is for all cleaning services as indicated above but not limited to. This contract and its pricing may be used to establish cleaning on other sites around the Ames Complex.

Carpet shampooing will be performed twice annually during the months of April and October as per the attached Specifications. Services must be completed between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 am CT, to avoid interrupting DOT operations. The vendor is required to provide a minimum fifteen (15) day advance notice to the DOT Project Manager prior to conducting carpet cleaning.

Waxing and stripping of the Terrazzo and VCT floors in Outbuildings will be conducted two times per year during the months of April and October as per the attached Specifications.

DOT Hours of Operation are Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cleaning services shall be performed five (5) days a week., Monday through Friday. Cleaning services shall be conducted after business hours, between 4:30 pm and 7:30 am CT. Cleaning services will not be required on DOT Holidays.

The DOT will provide the following items.

• Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• Floor cleaner
• Trash Can Liners
• Hand Soap
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Sanitary Napkin Liners
• Urinal Cakes

The Contractor is responsible for supplying all other cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment.

Award - Cost and Other Factors

It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity.

**Contract Term:** Upon Notice to Proceed announcement, the Contractor will be awarded a one (1) year contract with an option to renew for five (5) additional years in twelve (12) month increments.

A site visit is **MANDATORY** prior to submitting a bid. Any Contractor interested in bidding on this project is required to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting with site visit.

The resulting Contract will require the successful Contractor to maintain insurance coverage(s) of the type and in the amounts set forth in the Standard Terms and Conditions or as otherwise specified.

After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.