Janitorial Services for Region 5

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has issued solicitation number 1156 for janitorial services at its Region 5 facilities located in Twin Falls, Idaho, specifically at 803 and 823 Harrison Street. This solicitation, posted on December 10, 2025, seeks bids for comprehensive janitorial services spanning an anticipated initial term with potential extensions totaling up to five years. Services are required to be performed weekdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., excluding state holidays. The scope of work includes routine cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting restrooms and kitchens, dusting, trash management, restocking supplies, replacing light bulbs and dispenser components, as well as periodic floor maintenance like stripping, waxing, and blind cleaning. The contract mandates monthly quality inspections and prompt correction of any deficiencies, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA requirements. This firm-fixed-fee, definite quantity contract requires bidders to submit pricing via a mandatory Excel Bid Schedule, capturing unit prices and quantities for a five-year term; however, actual pricing data is not disclosed in the available documentation. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, emphasizing cost competitiveness with responsiveness and responsibility as prerequisites. The contract includes detailed state-specific terms covering subcontracting restrictions, key personnel requirements, conflict of interest disclosures, and comprehensive data privacy and security obligations aligned with Idaho administrative codes and federal privacy laws. Insurance coverage mandates commercial general liability and workers' compensation policies with specified minimum limits naming the State as additional insured. Contract administration details encompass required contract numbering on all packaging and invoicing, a designated contract manager for oversight, and provisions for audit and record inspection rights. Proposal submissions are restricted to electronic entry through the state’s IPRO portal by January 27, 2026, with strict adherence to prescribed forms and formats, including a cover form, signature page, and Q&A attachments. This solicitation does not incorporate federal FAR clauses but is governed by Idaho state contractual terms and conditions.