This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Carthage, Missouri. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The proposal should include the following: Estimated cost References Certificate of Insurance Supplies Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Stacey Anderson at 417-237-7003 or by email, s.anderson@carthagemo.gov. The service provider shall provide all cleaning equipment and supplies including trash can liners, paper towels, toilet tissue, and liquid soap, floor cleaning products, polishes, etc. As an alternate in the proposal, please indicate project cost if City of Carthage supplies all cleaning products. City Hall The general areas to be serviced three times a week Empty wastebaskets, replace liner if needed Clean and remove fingerprints from door glass and interior office windows, and from all glass-topped furniture Refill toilet paper (leaving an extra roll of toilet paper), paper towels, and soap dispensers as necessary Mop or spot clean floors as necessary Disinfect/Clean toilets Clean with sanitary spray and polish to a shine all dispensers, mirrors, sinks, and faucets The general areas to be serviced once weekly Clean, sanitize and wipe dry water fountain Vacuum all carpeted areas and mats Sweep/Mop all tile/linoleum floors Wipe down/Disinfect (where appropriate) counters and other hard surfaces The general areas to be serviced monthly Dust and disinfect (where appropriate) furniture, including desktops, computer equipment, phones, tables, and chairs Clean glass/windows in all office and main areas Dust window sills, moldings, edges, frames Sweep and mop stairwells Spot clean walls as necessary Janitorial services shall not interfere with Council Meetings or Standing Committee Meetings which are scheduled on each Tuesday evening and the second and third Monday evening of each month (with the exception of observed holidays). For security purposes, the service provider shall be required to submit a list including the names and addresses of the personnel who will be regularly assigned to City Hall. In addition, a City of Carthage Business License or Contractor's License shall be required and all janitorial staff assigned to City Hall must be bonded and insured. The service provider warrants, covenants and otherwise agrees that the personnel it sends to City Hall shall be responsible individuals free of felony convictions. The service provider may not substitute any employee on City Hall property without prior notification to City Hall. The service provider shall not disturb papers on desk, or open drawers, cabinets, files, or bookcases. Under no circumstances shall the service provider be allowed to bring visitors, children, or other relatives into City Hall. Selecting Proposal City of Carthage reserves the right to consider proposals based on their relative merit, risk, and values to the organization, and reserves the right to negotiate with all service providers. Evaluation offers will be based upon the Vendor's responsiveness to the RFP and the total price quoted for all items covered by the RFP. The successful service provider may be asked to participate in negotiations and may be asked to make revisions to their proposals based on their negotiations. In submitting a proposal, each service provider acknowledges that they have read and understand these requirements. The Respondent shall bear all costs associated with the proposal meeting(s), interview(s), preparation and submission of the bid and the City of Carthage shall in no case be responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the solicitation. The proposal offer acknowledges the right of the City of Carthage to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality in any proposal received.