IFB No. 26-607

The contract, identified as IFB No. 26-607, is a solicitation issued by NJ Transit for janitorial and facility maintenance services at the Rail Operations Center in New Jersey. It is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a one-year base period and four optional one-year extension periods, with a possible transition period of up to 365 days after expiration if needed. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express platform by June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and paper submissions are not accepted. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation including a Pre-Bid Data Sheet, a PowerPoint presentation, attendance at a pre-bid conference, and multiple certifications. Contractors must provide all equipment, tools, materials, and labor to perform daily cleaning services, including trash removal, restroom sanitation, surface cleaning, and facility inspections, using only NJ Transit-approved supplies and meeting specified quality standards. Performance is subject to inspection and audit by NJ Transit, with compliance required to ISO 9001 or an approved equivalent quality management system, as well as adherence to state regulations including N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.58 et seq. and prevailing wage laws. Special emphasis is placed on Small Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation, with mandatory submission of Forms A, A1, A2, B, and D as applicable. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet subcontracting goals, and only certified SBE/DVOB entities listed in the New Jersey SAVI directory qualify for credit. Credit percentages apply at 100% for manufacturers and 60% for regular dealers, while non-compliant entities receive zero credit. Bids are evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with a minimum pre-qualification score of 75% required to be considered responsive. Noncompliance with SBE/DVOB requirements may result in contract termination, bond enforcement, or debarment. Contractors are responsible for all inspection and quality assurance activities, though NJ Transit retains final authority to accept or reject services. No specific contract value is provided, and no detailed payment, invoicing, or contracting officer information is included beyond an acknowledgment that the Chief of Procurement and Support Services or their designee holds contracting authority. All submissions must include a bid bond, non-collusion affidavit, contractor certifications, ownership disclosure, and compliance with ethical and legal requirements, including disclosures regarding