PECOS DL TRAILER JANITORIAL SERVICES

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for janitorial services at its Driver’s License office trailer located at 2100 W 3rd St, Pecos, TX, under solicitation number 405-26R0021912, with proposals due by August 19, 2026. The contract, set to commence on September 1, 2026, and run for five years through August 31, 2031, includes an optional six-month extension. Services encompass comprehensive daily and weekly cleaning tasks, including trash removal, disinfection of high-touch surfaces, restroom maintenance, and janitorial closet upkeep, all governed by the Statement of Work and two critical attachments: the Janitorial Service Report and Pandemic Infection Control Protocols, which outline day-specific sanitization schedules. Contractors must adhere to DPS-mandated safety procedures, comply with applicable Texas state regulations, and follow Safety Data Sheet guidelines for chemical use. All personnel are required to undergo and maintain a fingerprint-based criminal background investigation conducted by DPS, wear issued identification while on-site, and comply with FBI CJIS Security Policy. The contractor must use E-Verify for all employees and submit documentation proving authorization to do business in Texas, including a Certificate of Existence and Comptroller account status. The solicitation requires vendors to submit proposals in three clearly defined volumes containing certified forms, organizational capabilities, key personnel resumes with experience and time allocation, three qualifying references, and a completed pricing schedule in the exact format provided. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline, formatted in 12-point sans-serif font on standard 8.5" x 11" paper with electronic bookmarks and no internet links. Evaluation will be based on best value, determined through a trade-off process that prioritizes past performance in the Vendor Performance Tracking System, financial stability verified through audited statements or Dun & Bradstreet reports, and compliance with all submission and certification requirements. HUB certification is encouraged and may influence award decisions through subcontracting incentives, and Texas-made products must be purchased when competitive. The Contract Administrator, Padmavati Kulkarni, serves as the primary point of contact for all administrative, technical, and payment matters, with invoices to be submitted via email to [email hidden] using Form 74-176 for direct deposit setup. Payment is contingent on acceptance of services rendered at the point of delivery, and failure