The State of Maryland’s Department of General Services is seeking a qualified small‑business vendor to provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Mary E. W. Risteau District Court & Multi‑Service Center in Bel Air. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, five‑year award with a mandatory 5 % Minority Business Enterprise subcontract goal. Work must be performed primarily evenings (5 pm‑11 pm) Monday‑Friday, with a full‑time day porter on site and an on‑site supervisor. The scope includes daily trash removal, restroom replenishment, interior glass cleaning, floor care, fixture disinfection, and periodic deep‑clean tasks across approximately 87,600 sq ft of cleanable space. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, and non‑state‑provided supplies, comply with Maryland’s green‑purchasing standards, and maintain detailed records and security registrations. Bids are submitted electronically via eMMA; a pre‑bid conference and site visit are scheduled for October 15, 2026.
• Location: 2 S. Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014 (≈ 140 k sq ft building, 87,593 sq ft cleanable)
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, 5‑year base period, no renewal options
• Small‑Business Reserve (SBR) – eligible only to certified small businesses; 5 % MBE subcontract goal, 0 % VSBE goal
• Required staffing: 1 full‑time day porter (7 am‑4 pm) + on‑site supervisor (availability 4:30‑5 pm daily)
• Service window: 5 pm‑11 pm weekdays; emergency/holiday provisions outlined
• Submission deadline: 4:00 PM EST, Oct 29 2026; questions due Oct 22 2026
• Pre‑bid conference: Oct 15 2026, 10:00 am (optional)
• Site visit: Oct 15 2026, 11:00 am (optional)