Custodial Services at 1351 Washington Blvd. and 111 High Ridge Road, Stamford

The contract involves custodial services at two Stamford locations in Connecticut, specifically 1351 Washington Blvd. and 111 High Ridge Road. It is exclusively reserved for Connecticut DAS-certified small (SBE) and minority (MBE) businesses, requiring respondents to submit current certification documentation; responses from non-certified firms will be rejected. The solicitation, posted on July 18, 2025, with a response deadline of August 7, 2025, includes a mandatory pre-solicitation meeting scheduled for July 31, 2025, which all bidders must attend to be considered. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $200,000, with services to be performed FOB Destination, and payment terms set at Net 25 Days. The scope mandates on-site supervision, adherence to security protocols, and compliance with applicable Connecticut statutes and regulations, including nondiscrimination and safety standards. The award will be made to the lowest responsible, qualified bidder based on pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, and financial responsibility, with preferences granted up to 10% for micro-businesses and 15% for veteran-owned micro-businesses, contingent upon proper certification. The procurement process emphasizes strict compliance with state statutes, including representations related to campaign contributions and consulting agreements, and mandates that all responses be submitted electronically via the CTsource portal. The response must include all required certifications, references, and documentation, with no paper or email submissions accepted. The contract documents incorporate standard terms, conditions, and referenced statutes, and specify that deliveries are to be inspected and accepted at the destination, with quality control measures ensuring services meet or exceed bid samples. Overall, the contract emphasizes transparency, responsible sourcing, and adherence to state procurement laws, with a clear schedule for submission, mandatory attendance at pre-bid meetings, and detailed certification and compliance requirements for participating firms.