This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Raleigh, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND The North Carolina Department of Administration (DOA) is seeking to contract with vendors to provide janitorial services for the subject State building/facility, as herein specified. The contracts shall consist of an all-inclusive janitorial service with Routine Cleaning Schedules, including all necessary labor, supervision, materials, and equipment in order to keep the subject State building properly cleaned and supplied. The DOA Facility Management Division shall perform the administration of the contract. The DOA Facility Management Division is responsible for providing efficient, healthy, and safe janitorial service for State buildings. Therefore, with this IFB, the Contracting Agency seeks proposals from experienced, qualified Offers to provide the qualifying service with sufficient and professional manpower, enabling minimal interruption of service upon termination of the previous contract. The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Contract. 1.1 CONTRACT TERM The Contract shall have an initial term of one year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the "Effective Date"). At the end of the Contract's initial term, the State shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for up to two (2) additional one-year terms. The State will give the Vendor written notice of its intent to exercise each option no later than thirty (30) days before the end of the Contract's then-current term. In addition to any optional renewal terms, and with the Vendor's concurrence, the State reserves the right to extend the Contract after the last active term. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT This IFB is comprised of the base IFB document, any attachments, and any addenda released before Contract award, which are incorporated herein by reference. 2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE ATTENTION: This is an NC eProcurement solicitation facilitated by the Ariba Network. The E-Procurement fee may apply to this solicitation. See the paragraph entitled ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT of the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions. General information on the E-Procurement Services can be found at:online. What is the Ariba Network The Ariba Network is a web-based platform that serves as a connection point for buyers and vendors. Vendors can log in to the Ariba Network to view purchase orders, respond to electronic requests for quotes, participate in Sourcing Events, and collaborate with buyers on contract documents. For training on how to use the Sourcing Tool to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, and submit offers to the State, Vendors should go to the following site: http://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training. 2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING IFB TERMS AND CONDITIONS It shall be the Vendor's responsibility to read the Instructions to Vendors, the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, all relevant exhibits and attachments, and any other components made a part of this IFB and comply with all requirements and specifications herein. Vendors are also responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda and other changes that may be issued in connection with this IFB.