Solicitation: 26052200000000000301 Custodial, DACF, Augusta Bolton Hill

The State of Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive custodial cleaning services for its new 4,500 sq ft facility in Augusta. The contractor will perform routine weekly cleaning, a series of monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual deep‑cleaning tasks, and must supply all labor, equipment, and supplies (excluding basic restroom consumables provided by the State). The contract includes a one‑year base period with up to four one‑year extensions, mandatory background checks for all personnel, insurance requirements, and strict performance‑inspection regimes. • Daily/weekly routine cleaning covering trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, restroom sanitation, and basic dusting. • Periodic deep‑cleaning tasks: quarterly entry‑way cleaning, semi‑annual light‑fixture washing, annual carpet shampooing, tile stripping/sealing, window washing, and full‑room sanitation. • Contractor must maintain a sign‑in sheet, provide background‑check documentation within two weeks of award, and respond to agency communications within one business day. • All work must meet detailed performance standards (e.g., HEPA‑filtered vacuums, carpet cleaning ≥ 140 °F, no bonnet cleaning) and be subject to bi‑weekly then monthly inspections. • The contract is priced via a fixed monthly fee for routine tasks plus per‑occurrence rates for the additional services; an hourly labor rate must be provided for any extra work requested by the State.