Janitorial Services for Cambridge Water Department FY 27-30

The City of Cambridge is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Cambridge Water Department facilities (approximately 130,000 sq ft) and the Payson Park gatehouses (≈3,600 sq ft) for fiscal years 2027‑2030, with two optional one‑year extensions. The contract requires daily cleaning on weekdays (4 pm‑11 pm), limited weekend work, and 365‑day restroom cleaning. The vendor must supply all labor, equipment, environmentally‑preferable cleaning products, and maintain a performance bond equal to 50 % of the annual contract price. A mandatory pre‑bid conference with a facility tour is scheduled, and all questions must be submitted by 15 Oct 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the contract includes strict living‑wage, wage‑theft prevention, and insurance requirements. • Scope: general cleaning, floor care (strip, wax, burnish), restroom sanitation, trash removal, special cleaning of high‑traffic areas, and reporting of facility issues. • Locations: Cambridge Water Department (250 Fresh Pond Parkway) and Payson Park gatehouses (221 Payson Rd, Belmont). • Estimated work: 6,708 hrs/yr at the main facility + 96 hrs/yr at gatehouses + up to 50 hrs/yr as‑needed. • Schedule: bids due 29 Oct 2026; pre‑bid conference 14 Oct 2026; contract term 3 years with two 1‑year renewal options. • Mandatory requirements: performance bond (50 % of annual price), living‑wage compliance ($20.32/hr), insurance (minimum $1‑2 M per coverage), and a surety commitment letter. • Evaluation: lowest price for Year 1 wins; price must remain firm for the contract term.