Description
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified janitorial contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services for the Office of Human Services building (five‑floor facility) for a one‑year term beginning January 1 2027. The contract includes nightly cleaning, lavatory disinfection, weekly deep‑clean tasks, bi‑monthly floor polishing and interior window cleaning, and semi‑annual exterior window cleaning. The contractor must supply all cleaning products, handle furniture movement for rug shampooing, conduct background checks on its staff (cost $100 per person), and maintain required insurance and bonding. Submissions are accepted electronically via PennBid or by hard copy mail, with questions due November 12 2026 and bids due November 19 2026.
• Scope: Full‑service janitorial cleaning (nightly, weekly, bi‑monthly, semi‑annual) for a 5‑floor government office building
• Contract term: 1 year (01/01/2027 – 12/31/2027)
• Required certifications: background checks, insurance (GL $1M, Auto $1M, Umbrella $2M, Workers’ Comp, Professional Liability) and performance bond (if bid > $10,000)
• Submission methods: PennBid portal (preferred) or hard‑copy mail to Luzerne County Purchasing Department, Wilkes‑Barre, PA
• Key dates: Questions due 11/12/2026, Bid due 11/19/2026, contract start 01/01/2027
• Evaluation criteria include price, reputation, quality, fit to County needs, and past performance