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

PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND UNC Asheville seeks proposals from qualified Vendors (hereafter referred to as Vendor) to provide comprehensive cleaning service at The Wilma M. Sherrill Center, Justice Center, Campus Recreation Center, Soccer Field House, Baseball dugouts/bathrooms and the Track Building bathrooms/concession area; all located on UNC Asheville Campus. The successful Vendor will furnish labor, tools, equipment, chemicals and cleaning supplies required to perform custodial services as identified in scope of this RFP. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP and any addenda issued hereto. 1.1 CONTRACT TERM The Contract shall have an initial term of three (3) years, beginning on the date of contract award (the "Effective Date"). The anticipated effective date is October 1, 2023. At the end of the Contract's current term, UNC Asheville shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for one additional three (3) year term. UNC Asheville will give the Vendor written notice of its intent whether to exercise each option no later than sixty (60) days before the end of the Contract's then-current term. In addition, UNC Asheville reserves the right to extend a contract term for a period of up to 180 days in 90-day-or-less increments. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP and any addenda issued hereto Submit Written Questions Vendor Friday, June 16, 2023 at 5 pm EST Provide Response to Questions State Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 5 pm EST FAILURE TO ATTEND THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT SHALL RESULT IN VENDOR'S PROPOSAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND NOT CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. The purpose of this visit is for all prospective Vendors to apprise themselves of the conditions and requirements which will affect the performance of the work called for by this RFP. Vendors must stay for the duration of the site visit. No allowances will be made for unreported conditions that a prudent Vendor would recognize as affecting the work called for or implied by this RFP. Vendors are cautioned that any information released to attendees during the site visit, other than that involving the physical aspects of the facility referenced above, and which conflicts with, supersedes, or adds to requirements in this RFP, must be confirmed by written addendum before it can be considered to be a part of this RFP. PARKING ON CAMPUS Campus visitors should allow time to find a visitor parking space. All visitors must park in designated visitor spaces with a displayed permit. Visitor permits are free of charge and can be obtained by visiting Weizenblatt Hall 24/7 or by calling Public Safety 828-251-6710. Written questions shall be emailed to Lbrown@unca.edu by the date and time specified above. Vendors should enter "RFP # 64- 800: Questions" as the subject for the email.