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

Custodial Services-jackson Public Schools Jackson Public Schools is accepting quotations to provide custodial services to the district. This request for proposal is for a 3-year contract period for which we are seeking guaranteed pricing for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The district reserves the right to renew the contract for two (2) additional years. Renewal(s) will depend on pricing and the level of service received during the contract period. The district is not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, illegible or postage-due mail bids. Each Bidder must submit a signed original Proposal plus two (2) complete copies of the signed original Proposal. Each Proposal must be an original and hard copy and signed by an authorized member of the Bidder's company. This member should be the highest-ranking officer at the local level. The purpose of the meeting is to provide for questions and answers as required to clarify the requirements and specifications contained in the RFP. Question Deadline 03/03/2025 at 4:00 PM ET All questions will be directed to the Contract Administrator via e mail before or after the pre bid meeting, or during the question/answer period during the pre-bid meeting. Please do not ask questions on the walk of facilities. Instead, write them down and we will respond to these and all questions in addendum format in writing. Questions may be asked via e mail until the deadline. All questions will be answered no later than March 6, 2025, 4pm Each Proposal must be accompanied by either a certified or cashier's check on an open, solvent bank or a bid bond with an authorized surety company in the amount equal to 5% of the first year's estimated dollar distribution to the district. Bid guarantee must be made payable to Jackson Public Schools showing a guarantee of good faith. If the successful Bidder fails to furnish satisfactory bonds and insurance within ten (10) business days after notice of the award, or if the bidder has to back out of the project prior to contract signing, such guarantee shall be forfeited as liquidated damages by the district to compensate for losses due to delay and/or increased costs for the project. The guarantees of the three finalist Bidders will be retained until the bond and insurance and start of work of the successful Bidder have been approved by the district. The guarantees of all other Bidders will be returned within ten (10) business days after the bid opening. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals not withdrawn before the opening date and to waive any irregularity or informality in the Proposal process. The district reserves the right to conduct discussions, request additional information and accept revisions of Proposals from any or all Bidders. The District reserves the right to negotiate with the Bidder whose proposal is deemed strongest by the Selection Committee. Bids may not be withdrawn within ninety (90) days after the opening date without forfeiting bid security. The district reserves the right to make such investigations as deemed prudent to determine Bidder's qualifications and eligibility.