The City of Bellevue is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive janitorial services for a variety of park and community facilities located on the East side of the city. The contract will be awarded for a five‑year term and may be split into multiple contracts based on distinct service areas. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience, prevailing‑wage compliance, and the ability to staff the work consistently.
• Scope: routine cleaning, floor care, restroom maintenance, trash removal, glass cleaning, and periodic deep‑clean services (carpet, floor stripping, window washing) for dozens of parks, visitor centers, community centers, and other municipal facilities.
• Schedule: RFP released August 13 2026; pre‑bid conference August 25 2026 (optional but encouraged); questions due August 28 2026; proposals due September 17 2026 2 PM; award anticipated September 24 2026; contract term 5 years.
• Required qualifications: ≥15 years related experience, 5 years operating under same name/ownership, municipal experience, Washington prevailing‑wage knowledge, ability to assign dedicated staff, strong communication skills.
• Submission: electronic via Public Purchase portal; must include cover letter, approach statement, qualifications, cost proposal, non‑collusion affidavit, equal‑opportunity certifications, and other required forms.
• Evaluation criteria: price (33 pts), approach to scope (33 pts), municipal experience (34 pts).
• Mandatory compliance: background checks for all staff, prevailing‑wage reporting, insurance, equal‑opportunity requirements.