City of Cincinnati - Janitorial Services for Cincinnati Parks and Fire - ITB 271R905544 (2026)
City of CincinnatiCity · Cincinnati, OH- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Margaret Allen-Elkanick
- (513) 352-3269
The 30-second brief
The City of Cincinnati is seeking bids for twice-a-week office janitorial and custodial services at three locations: Cincinnati Park Board at 950 Eden Park Drive and 2625 Reading Road, and the Cincinnati Fire Department at 3001 Spring Grove Avenue. Work includes cleaning windowsills, dusting blinds, vacuuming, mopping, restroom and kitchen sanitation, high and low dusting, trash emptying, and monthly HEPA vacuuming for designated areas requiring a minimum of two employees. Commodity Code 91039 covers janitorial and custodial services. Bids are due by November 4th, 2026, at 12:00 PM Noon EST, with questions due by October 26th, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting date, time, and location will be posted via addendum. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the City's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.
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Summary
The City of Cincinnati is seeking bids for twice-a-week office janitorial and custodial services at three locations: Cincinnati Park Board at 950 Eden Park Drive and 2625 Reading Road, and the Cincinnati Fire Department at 3001 Spring Grove Avenue.
Work includes cleaning windowsills, dusting blinds, vacuuming, mopping, restroom and kitchen sanitation, high and low dusting, trash emptying, and monthly HEPA vacuuming for designated areas requiring a minimum of two employees. Commodity Code 91039 covers janitorial and custodial services. Bids are due by November 4th, 2026, at 12:00 PM Noon EST, with questions due by October 26th, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting date, time, and location will be posted via addendum. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the City's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest and best Bid
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Completed Volume 3 – Bid Form
- Addenda Acknowledgement Form
- Living Wage Affidavit
- EEO Documentation
- Insurance Certificate (ACORD)
- Workers' Compensation Documentation
- Submit to
- https://vss.cincinnati-oh.gov/vssprod/Advantage4
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Cincinnati?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://vss.cincinnati-oh.gov/vssprod/Advantage4. For questions, contact Margaret Allen-Elkanick.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Cincinnati in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Margaret Allen-Elkanick at (513) 352-3269. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest and best Bid" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Cincinnati?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Cincinnati are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Cincinnati regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Completed Volume 3 – Bid Form, Addenda Acknowledgement Form, Living Wage Affidavit, EEO Documentation, Insurance Certificate (ACORD), Workers' Compensation Documentation. Review the full document from City of Cincinnati for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cincinnati, Ohio. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.