Borger Janitorial Services

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for janitorial services at its Borger facility located at 3249 Fairlanes Blvd., with the solicitation numbered 405-26R0015806 and posted on April 24, 2026. The contract, which has a base term of five years and a potential six-month extension, requires daily and monthly cleaning of public areas and restrooms, trash removal, disinfection, janitor closet maintenance, and compliance with specific infection control protocols outlined in Attachments A, B, and C. All work must adhere to the Statement of Work, Texas DPS Standard Terms and Conditions, state procurement rules, the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and safety regulations including the requirement to maintain and provide Safety Data Sheets. Performance will be evaluated through inspections and documented via the Janitorial Service Report, with invoice adjustments applied for non-compliance. The evaluation is based on best value under Texas Government Code § 2156.007, permitting award to a non-lowest bidder based on past performance, which is a critical disqualifying factor if rated below acceptable levels. All proposals must be submitted in three volumes—required forms, organizational information with key personnel résumés and qualifications, and a completed mandatory pricing schedule—and must be received by 5:00 PM CST on May 26, 2026, via email or the DPS Online Bid Room. Proposals must use 12-point sans serif font, be formatted on 8.5" x 11" paper, include a table of contents and electronic bookmarks, and exclude any external links or promotional materials. Contractors must provide proof of business legitimacy in Texas, including a Certificate of Existence and Account Status, maintain required insurance for the contract duration, and ensure all personnel undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check to obtain DPS security clearance prior to beginning work; annual re-investigations may be required. Key personnel replacements require prior written approval from DPS, and contractor staff must wear issued identification at all times while on site. Invoicing must be itemized, include the PO number, and be emailed to [email hidden] with a courtesy copy to [email hidden], with payments processed through the remittance address in Austin. The contract prohibits subcontracting, assignment, or debt incursion without written DPS consent, and mandates indemnification of the state, with all claims requiring coordination