Janitorial Services - Ft. Lauderdale

The Florida Department of Commerce is soliciting sealed bids for commercial custodial services at the Fort Lauderdale complex located at 2550 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311, under solicitation number 27-ITB-002-LJ. The contract is a fixed-price, three-year agreement with a performance period running from September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, and requires bidders to provide comprehensive janitorial services in strict compliance with specified frequency and quality standards. All work must be performed on-site, and performance will be monitored through a weekly Inspection Checklist, with deficiencies requiring correction within 24 hours for minor issues and 10 days for major ones. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning bids must first meet all mandatory technical and compliance requirements before price becomes the deciding factor. Bidders must submit a complete physical package including all required forms, electronic copies on a USB drive, and attachments such as the Foreign Country of Concern Attestation, assurances regarding forced labor compliance, and certifications related to background screening and debarment status. The bid must be received in sealed form by 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time on August 14, 2026, at the specified Tallahassee address; electronic submissions are not accepted. The contract imposes stringent personnel and operational requirements, including mandatory Level 2 background screenings for all staff with access to sensitive areas, E-Verify enrollment for new hires, and prohibitions on subcontracting or contract assignment without prior written approval. Contractors must also certify they are not owned or controlled by a foreign country of concern, are not on scrubbed lists related to boycotts of Israel, and have not engaged in forced or child labor in providing services. Additional disclosures are required regarding conflicts of interest, prior litigation, and vendor convictions under Florida law. Public communication about the contract is restricted without written authorization, and approved materials must clearly acknowledge state sponsorship with equal visibility. All bidders must attend the pre-bid conference to remain eligible, and failure to submit any mandatory document will lead to bid rejection. While the contract references compliance with Florida Statutes on data confidentiality, accessibility, and procurement integrity, it does not incorporate any Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. No funding amount is pre-stated, and pricing is to be completed by bidders on Attachment B, making the total contract value contingent upon the selected bid. All contract