Countywide Window Cleaning Services for Various Pierce County Facilities

Pierce County is soliciting window cleaning services for its various facilities under solicitation number 2026-RFP-157, with proposals due by July 24, 2026. The contract is structured as a performance-based agreement for a one-year initial term, renewable annually up to a maximum of five years, with the potential to extend beyond that solely to complete open work orders. The estimated contract value is $350,000, though actual costs may vary based on service frequency and additional work orders. Bidders must demonstrate experience providing cleaning services to similar office and industrial facilities for at least three years, and key personnel must meet this same requirement. The evaluation is based on a trade-off approach weighing pricing structure and competitiveness at 50%, followed by firm experience and staffing approach at 25%, operational capacity at 10%, safety compliance at 10%, and quality control at 5%. Contractors are expected to employ modern technologies and efficient methods to deliver high-quality service while controlling or reducing costs, and they must align with the County’s environmental goals and operational efficiencies. All work will be performed at County-owned facilities throughout Washington State, with specific locations outlined in individual work assignments. Contractors must comply with Washington State prevailing wage laws under RCW 39.12, adhere to Title VI nondiscrimination requirements, and pass background checks, including CJIS-level screenings for work in detention facilities, at no cost to the County beyond direct fingerprinting expenses. Insurance requirements, safety protocols, and compliance reporting are detailed in attached exhibits. Invoicing is conducted manually via email with required line-item details and supporting documentation, and the County does not use electronic invoicing platforms. The County retains authority to inspect and accept services at performance sites, with performance monitored against defined metrics and monthly reports. Contractors must also certify they are not debarred, are not willful violators of wage statutes, and comply with Washington State conflict of interest laws, including refraining from anti-competitive behavior. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Pierce County eProcurement Portal using approved file formats, and failure to follow the prescribed template will result in non-responsiveness. All contractual obligations are governed by the County’s internal contract terms, not federal FAR clauses, with accountability maintained through performance metrics and compliance checks.