The State of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) office located at 59 Haywood Office Park, Suite 1, Waynesville, NC 28785. The contract is a one‑year fixed‑price agreement with the option to renew for up to two additional one‑year terms, and it may be extended beyond the last term with vendor concurrence. Services include daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and bi‑annual cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, carpet shampooing, blind cleaning, restroom sanitation, and floor stripping/re‑waxing. The vendor must attend a mandatory site‑visit on October 19, 2026, submit written questions by October 21, 2026, and deliver a full electronic bid by October 29, 2026. The State requires compliance with NC statutes, E‑Verify, insurance, and various certifications, and will conduct regular inspections and performance reviews.
• Scope: Full‑service janitorial cleaning for a 2,764 sq ft, single‑floor office building.
• Frequency: Daily/weekly routine tasks plus scheduled annual/bi‑annual deep‑cleaning.
• Contract term: 1 year (starting December 1, 2026 or later) with up to two 1‑year renewal options.
• Mandatory site visit: October 19, 2026, 2:00 PM ET (failure to attend = non‑responsive).
• Bid submission: Electronic only, by October 29, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive price meeting specifications, with consideration of past performance and compliance.