City of Florence - Janitorial Services for Water and Wastewater Department - WS-01092 (2026)
City of FlorenceCity · Florence, AL- Due
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Leigh Anne Kidd
The 30-second brief
The City of Florence, Alabama is inviting bids for commercial janitorial services for the Florence Utilities Water and Wastewater Department under solicitation number WS-01092. The scope of work covers routine cleaning, disinfecting, dusting, and trash removal across multiple facilities including the Water Distribution and Collection Warehouse (704 Paxton Street) and the Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (201 Seven Mile Island Road), totaling approximately 4,800 sq ft. Services are to be performed twice weekly, weekly, and monthly as specified. The contract is for a one-year period with options for two (2) additional one-year extensions. Bids are due by October 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM CDT at City Hall, 110 W. College Street, Second Floor, Room 229, Florence, Alabama 35630, and will be opened publicly in the City Auditorium. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and tour will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT at the Gas and Water Administrative Building at 650 Rickwood Road. Vendors must submit a sealed Vendor's Bid Sheet along with proof of general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, a performance bond equal to 1/12 of the annual contract amount, and a list of past clients and current references demonstrating a minimum of two years of commercial janitorial experience.
1. Water Distribution and Collection Warehouse - Warehouse Building 2. Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Administration Building 3. Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Maintenance Building 4. Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Solids Building
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder total bid amount
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Summary
The City of Florence, Alabama is inviting bids for commercial janitorial services for the Florence Utilities Water and Wastewater Department under solicitation number WS-01092.
The scope of work covers routine cleaning, disinfecting, dusting, and trash removal across multiple facilities including the Water Distribution and Collection Warehouse (704 Paxton Street) and the Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (201 Seven Mile Island Road), totaling approximately 4,800 sq ft. Services are to be performed twice weekly, weekly, and monthly as specified. The contract is for a one-year period with options for two (2) additional one-year extensions. Bids are due by October 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM CDT at City Hall, 110 W. College Street, Second Floor, Room 229, Florence, Alabama 35630, and will be opened publicly in the City Auditorium. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and tour will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT at the Gas and Water Administrative Building at 650 Rickwood Road. Vendors must submit a sealed Vendor's Bid Sheet along with proof of general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, a performance bond equal to 1/12 of the annual contract amount, and a list of past clients and current references demonstrating a minimum of two years of commercial janitorial experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder total bid amount
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Water Distribution and Collection Warehouse - Warehouse Building
- Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Administration Building
- Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Maintenance Building
- Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Solids Building
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Vendor's Bid Sheet
- List of past clients and current references
- Workers' Compensation Insurance
- General Liability Insurance
- Performance Bond
- Submit to
- Purchasing Agent, Second Floor, Room 229, City Hall, 110 W. College Street, Florence, Alabama 35630
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Florence, Alabama
- Projected sq ft
- 4,800 sq ft
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from City of Florence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Purchasing Agent, Second Floor, Room 229, City Hall, 110 W. College Street, Florence, Alabama 35630. For questions, contact Leigh Anne Kidd.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including City of Florence in AL, 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 ITB 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 Leigh Anne Kidd. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1. Water Distribution and Collection Warehouse - Warehouse Building 2. Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Administration Building 3. Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Maintenance Building 4. Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Solids Building. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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 responsible and responsive bidder total bid amount" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Florence?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Florence are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Florence 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.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
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: Vendor's Bid Sheet, list of past clients and current references, Workers' Compensation Insurance, General Liability Insurance, Performance Bond. Review the full document from City of Florence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Florence, Alabama. The total projected area is 4800 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.