Janitorial Services at Water Resource Center (WRC) and City Hall Buildings

The City of Watsonville is seeking a fully licensed and insured janitorial contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning and custodial services for two municipal buildings – the Water Resource Center and City Hall – over a three‑year period (January 2027 through December 2029). Services include daily cleaning after 6 pm, trash and recycling removal, restroom sanitation, kitchen upkeep, floor care, exterior area maintenance, and on‑call emergency cleaning. The contractor must supply all cleaning equipment and tools, comply with the Property Service Workers Protection Act, hold a DIR janitorial registration, and provide an emergency 24‑hour contact number. The City will supply paper products and consumables; the contractor will provide labor, equipment, and cleaning supplies. Proposals are due electronically by November 10, 2026, with questions due by November 5, 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026. • Scope: Daily janitorial duties for two buildings (≈5 cleanings/week per site) plus periodic floor‑care cycles. • Contract length: 3 years, with a fixed start in Jan 2027. • Mandatory compliance: DIR registration, insurance (≥ $1 M liability, auto, workers’ comp). • Submission: Electronic via OpenGov portal; include monthly charge rates for each building and on‑call hourly rate. • Evaluation: Based on compliance, experience, approach, and pricing.