IFB# 161253 Custodial Services - TOC

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for custodial services at the Salem Traffic Operations Center located at 1596 Deborah Lane, Salem, Virginia. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials to maintain a two-story facility of approximately 19,600 square feet. Because the center is a 24/7/365 operation, cleaning must be performed daily, with estimated tasks taking between 2.5 to 3 hours per day. Key requirements include daily sweeping of concrete entranceways within 20 feet of entrances and the submission of daily and annual work schedules for approval. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a grand total basis. This solicitation is set aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned firms. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the eVA portal by the November 6, 2026, deadline. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual, the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, and OSHA/VOSH safety standards. Additionally, all contractor-furnished equipment must be labeled with the company name, and Safety Data Sheets for all cleaning supplies must be posted on-site. Contract administration involves weekly inspections by a VDOT designee to ensure the facility appears clean to a casual observer. Personnel performing the work may be subject to Criminal History Record Checks and must sign non-disclosure agreements regarding sensitive VDOT information. Invoicing must be submitted by the 10th of each month and include the contract and purchase order numbers. Bidders who are not DSBSD-certified small businesses must provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan to be considered responsive.