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

Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to: Sharon McCalop Procurement Specialist III Email: stmccalop@ncdot.gov Phone: 919-707-2638 The intent of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to obtain pricing for and select a qualified Vendor to provide janitorial services for the NC Department of Transportation, Division of Highways. The contract shall consist of an all-inclusive janitorial service and major maintenance including all reasonable and necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment and supplies to keep the subject State building properly cleaned and supplied. The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Term Contract. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto. The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the "Effective Date"). The Vendor shall begin work under the Contract within five (5) business days of 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 fifteen (15) 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. It shall be MANDATORY that a representative from each Vendor be present for a site visit. Attendees must arrive promptly All attendees must sign in upon arrival and clearly indicate each prospective Vendor represented on the sign in sheet. LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIGN IN OR PARTICIPATE IN THE SITE VISIT, NOR SHALL THEIR BID BE CONSIDERED. Once the sign-in process is complete, all other persons wishing to attend may do so to the extent that space and circumstances allow. FAILURE TO ATTEND THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT SHALL RESULT IN VENDOR'S BID BEING DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE AND NOT CONSIDERED FOR AWARD Submit Written Questions Vendor March 14, 2023@ 10:00 AM ET