Solicitation: 26081300000000000024 Custodial, DVEM, Me Veterans Cemetery, Augusta

The State of Maine is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive custodial services for the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta. The work includes routine weekly cleaning, periodic deep‑clean tasks in May and November, and as‑needed supplemental services over a potential five‑year contract term (one‑year base plus up to four one‑year extensions). The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, and non‑state‑provided consumables, comply with EPA‑approved germicidal cleaners, and maintain stringent background‑check and performance standards. • Weekly janitorial duties: floor cleaning, restroom sanitation, waste removal, dusting, vacuuming, and surface wiping. • Semi‑annual deep‑clean tasks: light‑fixture cleaning, carpet shampooing, metal polishing, high‑level dusting, and restroom wall cleaning. • Contractor must provide an hourly labor rate for any extra, unscheduled work and may be required to add supervisory staff at no additional cost if performance falls short. • All personnel must pass state background checks, and the contractor must manage a pre‑bid site walk‑through on August 20 2026 (optional). • The contract may extend up to five years, with a total estimated budget of a few thousand dollars per year.