Custodial Services for 2 school buildings

The Town of Hadley, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for custodial services for two school buildings, Hopkins Academy and Hadley Elementary School. This open market solicitation, number BD-26-1716-HADSC-HADSC-134050, seeks a contractor for a three-year term beginning approximately November 15, 2026, and ending in 2029. The scope of work includes daily cleaning and disinfecting services across 186 school days and deep-cleaning services during approximately 61 non-school days. Key requirements include maintaining a custodian in the building until 9:30 p.m., providing occasional outdoor grass mowing and weed-whacking, and adhering to professional custodial standards. The District reserves the right to award the contracts for the two facilities either together or separately. Interested bidders must attend a mandatory walkthrough on October 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Hopkins Academy to be considered responsive. Electronic submissions are due by 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2026, and must include fixed annual pricing for three years, a staffing and supervision plan, a list of supplied equipment, and at least three references from comparable contracts performed within the last five years. Required certifications include non-collusion and tax compliance statements. The successful contractor must provide comprehensive insurance, including commercial general liability and workers compensation, and ensure all personnel pass CORD background checks. All contractor-furnished chemicals must be properly labeled and accompanied by current Safety Data Sheets maintained on-site.