Welcome Center Integrated Facility Services

This Request for Proposals (RFP or Sourcing Event) is being issued to establish a contract with a qualified supplier who will meet the State Entity¿s needs as described in this Sourcing Event. This RFP process will be conducted to gather and evaluate responses from suppliers for potential award. All qualified suppliers are invited to participate by submitting responses, as further defined below. After evaluating all suppliers¿ responses received prior to the closing date of this Sourcing Event and following negotiations (if any) and resolution of any contract exceptions, the preliminary results of the Sourcing Event process will be publicly announced, including the names of all participating suppliers and the evaluation results. Subject to the protest process, final contract award(s) will be publicly announced thereafter. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide comprehensive facility maintenance services for Georgia¿s Welcome Centers. These facilities serve as important rest stops and information hubs for travelers, providing visitor information, travel resources, and trip-planning assistance to motorists traveling throughout the state. The selected Contractor will provide the staffing, supplies, and services necessary to maintain the Welcome Center facilities and surrounding grounds in a clean, functional, safe, and sanitary condition. Services will encompass the entire facility and associated grounds, including applicable areas adjacent to interstate highways and state routes. This procurement provides qualified suppliers an opportunity to establish a contractual relationship with GDOT while supporting the continued operation, appearance, and overall visitor experience of Georgia¿s Welcome Centers.