RFB-605-2700000053-1 | Janitorial Services: Bullitt Co. Welcome Center

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, is soliciting janitorial and grounds maintenance services for the Interstate Rest Area and Welcome Center located at milepoint 113.539 on southbound I-65 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The solicitation, designated RFB-605-2700000053-1, is issued under NAICS code 561720 and is open only to entities registered in Kentucky’s Vendor Self-Service system; federal small business classifications and CAGE codes are not applicable. The contract has a one-year base period beginning September 1, 2026, and ending August 31, 2027, with an option for up to four additional one-year extensions contingent on mutual written agreement. Services must be performed daily to ensure rest area facilities remain safe, clean, sanitary, and visually appealing, with specific requirements including 24/7 staffing: three personnel per shift, including at least one certified shift supervisor per shift, and mandatory on-site presence during all duty hours. All employees must wear approved uniforms and Hi-Viz safety gear compliant with ANSI standards, and contractors are responsible for maintaining all equipment in new, first-class condition using same-or-equal brand replacements. The evaluation process prioritizes price at 95% of the total score, with experience in business operations receiving the remaining 5%, making this a weighted trade-off award rather than a lowest price technically acceptable contract. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self-Service portal by August 19, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, and hard copies or email submissions are not accepted. Key compliance requirements include submission of certified insurance evidence showing at least $1 million in commercial general liability coverage, $1 million in automobile liability if applicable, and full compliance with Kentucky workers’ compensation laws. Contractors must also provide completed MSDS for all cleaning chemicals; use of unapproved chemicals results in immediate termination. Additional critical obligations include posting safety documentation, training for emergency response, strict adherence to recycling standards under 200 KAR 5:330, and certification of no involvement in prohibited boycotts or employment of lobbyist-convicted individuals. Non-compliance triggers liquidated damages of 5% per minor violation, 10% for major failures, and potential contract termination for repeat or severe breaches. All work is subject to inspection at the facility site using the official