This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Q/A Cutoff Date: 11/27/2023 Q/A Cutoff Time: 02:00 PM CST Inquiries concerning the RFP should be submitted in writing to the issuing office: Housing Authority of Cook County 10 South LaSalle, Suite 2200 Chicago, Illinois 60603 Attention: Deborah O'Donnell, Director of Procurement (312) 542-4725 or dodonnell@thehacc.org The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide labor and equipment for janitorial services at the HACC's Central Management Office, located at 1710 East End Avenue, Chicago Heights, Illinois. The contractor(s) or individual(s) doing so is automatically agreeing to abide by all terms and conditions listed herein and with the following attachments. HACC intends to issue one contract for the contract period December 4, 2023 through December 3, 2024 with the OPTION of four one-year extensions. Based on the evaluation criteria a contract(s) will be awarded. Housing Authority of Cook County is seeking janitorial services for the Central Management Office located at 1710 East End Avenue, Chicago Height, IL 60411. The contractor shall be responsible to provide labor and equipment, all cleaning and paper products to accomplish the following work. In addition to providing janitorial services, HACC is requesting that the contractor(s) or individual (s) have clothing or badges that reflect the company name so that their staff can be easily identified. Janitorial services will be performed for after normal business hours which are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Janitorial personnel will be required to perform routine cleaning tasks to maintain all offices and lobby areas, bathrooms, common areas such as breakroom, elevators, stairways and exterior grounds. 1. The following tasks will be performed daily: a. Hard surface floors will be spray buffed as needed, swept and/or damp mopped with dust control treated mops and/or products designated by HACC. Floors are to be left clean and dust-free. b. Carpets and entrance mats will be vacuumed and spot-cleaned where necessary. Spills will be removed where needed. c. Kitchen areas will be damp-mopped. d. Restrooms will be swept, mopped, and rinsed with a disinfectant detergent. e. All fixtures, commodes, etc. are to be cleaned and sanitized. Sanitary napkin receptacles are to be cleaned and sanitized. f. Paper towel and toilet tissue receptacles will be filled. g. Hand soap dispensers will be filled. h. Stall partitions and tile walls will be cleaned. i. All fittings and supply pipes will be kept clean. j. Mirrors will be cleaned. k. Spots, stains, and splashes will be removed from wall areas adjacent to hand basins, and all stainless- steel areas. l. Floor drains will be kept clear and free from debris. m. Waste receptacles are to be emptied, waste placed into dumpster and new receptacle bags replaced. n. All office furniture, including but not limited to desks, filing cabinets (including tops), bookcases, chairs, and tables, is to be dusted. Letter files, telephones, and other items are to be moved, dusted under, and returned to their original position. o. Windowsills, low ledges, picture frames, etc., are to be dusted. p. Tables and chairs in lounges and kitchens are to be damp-wiped. q. Entrance door glass/hardware and doors to offices and restrooms are to be cleaned. r. Smudges are to be removed from partition glass. s. Counter tops and exteriors of kitchen appliances are to be wiped clean. t. Drinking fountains are to be cleaned and sanitized. u. Janitorial closets will be kept neat, clean, and odor-free. v. A minimum of lighting is to be used while working. All lights are to be turned off when nightly cleaning is completed. w. Sweep entire front and rear areas outside and pick-up litter and empty trash receptors. x. Sweep and mop all steps. y. Clean and wipe down all handrails z. Chairs in the entry vestibule are to be damp-wiped. Faxed or emailed proposals shall not be accepted. All proposals shall be valid for 90 days. Proposers shall acknowledge in their proposals receipt of amendment(s) to this RFP by signing the document on the acknowledgment line of the amendment. A proposer's failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in rejection of the offer. 5. Default by Proposer In the event of default by the successful proposer, HACC may procure the services specified from other sources. The proposer agrees to reimburse HACC for any additional costs incurred as a result of such default. 6. Awards HACC reserves the right to cancel this RFP or to reject, in whole or in part, any and all proposals received in response to this RFP, upon its determination that such cancellation or rejection is in the best interests of HACC. HACC further reserves the right to waive any minor informality's in any proposals received if it is in the public interest to do so. The decision as to who shall receive a contract award, or whether or not an award shall be made as a result of this RFP, shall be at the absolute, sole discretion of HACC. 7. Complete and Accurate Submission A proposer's failure to provide accurate information in response to this RFP may disqualify the proposer from further participation in the legal services selection process. A proposal may be corrected, modified, or withdrawn, provided that the correction, modification, or request for withdrawal is made by the proposer in writing and is received at the place prior to the date and time designated in the RFP for final receipt of proposals. After such date and time, the proposer may not change any provision of its proposal in a manner prejudicial to the interests of HACC and/or fair competition. 8. Retention All proposals are the property of the Housing Authority of Cook County, shall be retained by HACC and shall not be returned to the proposer.