CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR WHITON BRANCH OF THE MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Town of Manchester is soliciting bids for custodial services for the Whiton Branch of the Manchester Public Library, a facility of approximately 12,367 gross square feet. The primary objective is to maintain a clean, safe, and well-appearing building through a comprehensive schedule of daily, weekly, monthly, and semi-annual cleaning tasks. Beyond standard custodial duties, the contractor is required to transport materials four times weekly between the Whiton Branch and the main library building at 1041 Main St. The contract term runs from the date of award through January 31, 2028, with an option to extend for five additional one-year periods. The selected contractor must have offices or personnel in the Greater Hartford area and provide annual statewide police background checks for all employees. Award decisions will be based primarily on the total bid price, though the Town reserves the right to select a bid that is not the lowest if it is in their best interest. Performance is monitored via a pass/fail inspection system for public areas, where failed tasks result in a $50 reduction from the monthly bill, capped at $250 per building. Payment is issued in monthly installments by the 20th of the following month. Compliance requirements include adhering to OSHA standard 1910-1030 for bloodborne pathogens, providing Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals, and maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for protective liability and $1,000,000 for professional and cyber liability. Additionally, contractors must comply with the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance, paying eligible employees $18.25 per hour with benefits or $26.70 per hour without benefits for contracts exceeding $25,000 annually. Bids are due by 11:00 am on December 8, 2026.