30-270140-EIPD Janitorial Services - Albemarle

Solicitation 30-270140-EIPD is an invitation for bids to provide professional janitorial services for the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (DEIPD) office located at 702 Henson Street, Albemarle, NC 28001. The contract is issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and is structured as an agency-specific contract with an initial one-year term starting January 1, 2027, or upon execution, whichever is later. The State maintains the option to renew the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms. The scope of work includes general cleaning duties performed on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-annually, and annual schedules, such as dusting, polishing chrome, washing interior and exterior glass, shampooing carpets, and stripping and waxing non-carpeted floors. The vendor is responsible for furnishing all consumable supplies, including paper products, hand soap, and EPA-registered disinfectants effective against bloodborne pathogens. Compliance and safety are central to the contract, requiring the vendor to maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) onsite and adhere to OSHA and environmental pollution standards. Strict security protocols are in place, prohibiting the possession of weapons on government property and forbidding the duplication of keys or the disturbance of office files and cabinets. Vendors must provide an eVP number and certify compliance with North Carolina General Statutes regarding competitive bidding, fair employment, and E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees. Bids are submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), and the award is based on evaluation factors that may include proposed tariff surcharges. Payment is contingent upon the inspection and acceptance of work by the Contract Manager, with invoices submitted electronically to the designated DHHS email address.