The City of Ocean City, NJ is soliciting sealed‑bid proposals from qualified contractors to provide routine custodial cleaning and maintenance for all public restrooms located on the beach and boardwalk. The work includes daily cleaning, waste removal, restocking supplies, and extra‑hour services as needed across multiple restroom sites. Bidders must submit electronic bid bonds (10% of bid, max $20,000), performance and payment bonds, and meet extensive insurance, bonding, and affirmative‑action requirements. The solicitation includes a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on October 28, 2026, and a question deadline of October 30, 2026. Submissions are due electronically by November 5, 2026, 2:00 pm.
• Scope: Daily janitorial cleaning of beach & boardwalk restroom facilities (multiple locations).
• Contract type: Sealed bid (Invitation for Bid) – award based on lowest responsible bidder.
• Mandatory requirements: Bid bond, performance bond, insurance (CGL $1M, auto $1M, workers’ comp), affirmative‑action certification, NJ Business Registration Certificate.
• Key dates: Release Oct 21 2026, Pre‑bid meeting Oct 28 2026 (optional), Questions Oct 30 2026, Bid deadline Nov 5 2026.
• Submission: Electronic via OpenGov procurement portal; bid bond ≤ $20,000.
• Evaluation factors: Price, compliance with specifications, ability to meet insurance/bonding criteria.