Set-Aside Janitorial Services for Stamford and Waterbury Campus

The University of Connecticut is seeking proposals from qualified and certified set-aside firms to provide janitorial services at its Stamford and Waterbury campuses. This solicitation emphasizes the participation of small, minority, women-owned, and disability-owned businesses that are certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Supplier Diversity Division) at the time of proposal submission. The contract aims to engage firms that meet these certification requirements and are experienced in delivering janitorial services, with project values estimated between $500,000 and $1.5 million. The solicitation was posted on April 7, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for May 6, 2025. The contract is part of Connecticut’s efforts to promote diversity and support small and minority-owned businesses through set-aside procurement processes. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 441110, which pertains to janitorial services. Interested firms can find additional details and submit proposals through the Connecticut DAS BidBoard portal. The primary contact for this solicitation is Lisa Mieszkowicz, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. This initiative underscores the university’s commitment to fostering inclusive business opportunities while ensuring the delivery of quality janitorial services at its campuses.