Janitorial Services for Tampa Service Center

The State of Florida Department of Children and Families is soliciting bids for comprehensive janitorial and custodial services at the Tampa Service Center located at 9393 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, a facility spanning approximately 135,000 square feet that serves around 600 staff and visitors. The solicitation, identified as DCF ITB 2526 078 and posted on April 30, 2026, requires respondents to submit responses via electronic submission to a designated email address, with a firm deadline of July 15, 2026. Attendance at a mandatory pre-solicitation conference is required for eligibility to respond. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where technical acceptability—determined by responsibility, responsiveness, and full compliance with mandatory certifications—is evaluated first, followed by selection of the lowest-priced qualified offeror. Non-cost factors serve only to break ties among technically acceptable bids with equal pricing, in the following order: Minority Business Enterprise, Veteran Business Enterprise, Florida Business, and Drug-Free Workplace status. The scope of work demands nightly cleaning, daytime porter support, and scheduled specialized cleaning tasks such as carpet extraction and floor stripping, all performed without disrupting operations. Performance is measured monthly against a detailed inspection checklist requiring 100% compliance, with deficiencies needing correction within two working days. Contractors must provide commercial-grade, approved supplies including two-ply toilet paper and 4mm paper towels, use UL-approved equipment, and comply with OSHA standards. All personnel must pass background screening, with disqualifying offenses within the past six years resulting in removal from the contract. Contractors are required to use E-Verify for all hires, maintain data security compliant with HIPAA and state regulations, and immediately report any breaches. The contract has a five-year term with potential renewal under statutory conditions. Payment will be processed electronically through MyFloridaMarketPlace, and vendors must be registered to receive funds. Full compliance with certifications, including conflict of interest disclosures, no collusion declarations, and vendor eligibility checks against suspended or convicted lists, is mandatory. Contractors must also agree to cooperate with audits by the State’s Inspector General, retain records for five years, and abide by Florida’s Public Records Law. No contract value is stated as pricing sections remain blank, though optional supply items like toilet paper, soap refills, and trash liners are listed as add alternates.