Janitorial Services at MVA Belair Branch

Solicitation V-BEL-27030-M is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to procure comprehensive janitorial services for the MVA Belair Branch. The awarded contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, and supplies necessary to maintain approximately 16,960 square feet of commercial space, which includes vinyl tile, carpet, and ceramic tile areas. The scope of work encompasses a detailed task schedule ranging from daily cleaning to semi-annual maintenance, including specialized services such as HVAC vent cleaning, carpet extraction, and floor stripping and waxing. This opportunity is a Small Business Reserve, limiting the award to certified small business vendors. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the most favorable total three-year evaluated bid price. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to COMAR competitive sealed bidding regulations, the State's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy, and living wage requirements. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, as well as employee bonding of at least 25,000 dollars per occurrence. Strict operational standards are mandated, including a specific color-coding system for cleaning cloths and mops to prevent cross-contamination, adherence to OSHA and DOT hazardous waste regulations, and the submission of daily janitorial checklists. Invoicing is handled electronically, with payments made via electronic funds transfer for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars.