Cleaning Services for McGeorge Building

Solicitation SQ26-289, issued by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, seeks a contractor to provide cleaning services for the McGeorge Records Building located at 325 Grand Avenue East. The contract is for an initial one-year term starting January 4, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027, with the option for two additional one-year extensions. Services must be performed on working days, excluding weekends and statutory holidays, during the hours of 5:00 pm to 6:00 am. The scope of work includes daily tasks such as garbage disposal and updating safety data sheets, as well as annual requirements for deep steam cleaning carpets and pressure washing exterior windows and soffits. The contractor is responsible for providing all cleaning equipment and specific supplies, while notifying staff one week in advance when municipality-supplied stock is low. The contract will be awarded based on 100% price to compliant responses, with the municipality evaluating factors such as experience, equipment, and safety records. Mandatory requirements include a Workplace Safety and Insurance Certificate of Clearance and specific insurance coverage, including 5 million dollars in General Liability and 2 million dollars in Automobile insurance. All responses must be submitted in Canadian dollars via the municipality's electronic bidding system by October 29, 2026, at 1:00 pm EST. Payment terms are set at net 28 days. Suppliers must adhere to a strict blackout period during the solicitation process and certify compliance with Ontario accessibility standards for customer service.