Easton Janitorial

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued to procure janitorial services, as outlined in Section 2, for the maintenance and cleaning of the MVA Easton Branch. The contract, awarded to the successful bidder, will require the provision of all labor, cleaning supplies, equipment, insurance, supervision, tools, and transportation necessary to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the facility. The services must be performed in accordance with the specifications and requirements detailed in this IFB, ensuring a consistently high standard of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the term of the contract.

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which the award will be limited to certified small business vendors.

The area of the commercial spaces to be cleaned in accordance with these detailed specifications is approximately 8,850 sq. ft as follows:

| Area | Square Feet |
| --- | --- |
| Carpet | 350 |
| Vinyl Tile Area | 7,800 |
| Ceramic Tile Area | 700 |
| Approximate Square Feet to be serviced | 8,850 |

The Contractor shall provide a janitorial crew, including an On-Site Supervisor, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., six days per week, Monday through Saturday, excluding State holidays.

The Contractor shall perform services in accordance with the tasks, frequencies, and standards required per the scope of work.

The Contractor is responsible for providing all chemical cleaning supplies necessary for the performance of the work stated in this IFB. [...] The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary commercially rated cleaning equipment including power floor scrubbing machines, polishing machines, industrial-type HEPA vacuum cleaners, etc. required for the performance of the work under this Contract.

All janitorial and housekeeping supplies in support of this Contract are to be purchased from Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) to the extent they are available. [...] As this is a **mandatory** requirement, failure to comply will be considered as a breach of contract and shall be cause to consider the Contractor in default, and subject to termination of the Contract.

All housekeeping and janitorial supplies (e.g. cleaning chemicals, floor maintenance chemicals, mop heads, cloths, etc.) in support of this Contract must comply with the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee's Specification for Environmentally Preferable Janitorial Supplies.

Submit on emma@maryland.gov under Solicitation No. V-EAS-27033-M. To submit a bid, bidders must first register on emma.maryland.gov.

Bids are due **November 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Local Time**.

A Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Competitive Sealed Bidding method under COMAR 21.05.02.

Multiple or alternate Bids will not be accepted.

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

Contract Duration: Three-year Term w/No Renewal Options.

The Total 3-Year Evaluated Bid Price will be used for bid evaluation in accordance with the requirements set forth in this IFB.

Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit: **Mandatory** attendance at the site visit. To attend the site-visit please contact the Procurement Officer via Email no later than October 30, 2026.