Frederick County - Custodial Services - IFB #27-260 (2026)
Frederick CountyCounty · Frederick, MD- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Samantha Barger
- (301) 673-0756
The 30-second brief
Frederick County requests bids for janitorial services and routine facility cleaning for various public buildings and libraries across the county. The scope includes floor maintenance, carpet care, waste collection, restroom cleaning, dusting, and window washing for facilities such as Urbana Library, C. Burr Arts Library, Emmitsburg Community Center, and regional park restrooms. The contract term is 1 year with four additional 1-year renewal options. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm, and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 29, 2026. Minimum contractor experience of 5 years is required, and electronic submissions must be made through the OpenGov portal.
Price, responsibility
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Summary
Frederick County requests bids for janitorial services and routine facility cleaning for various public buildings and libraries across the county.
The scope includes floor maintenance, carpet care, waste collection, restroom cleaning, dusting, and window washing for facilities such as Urbana Library, C. Burr Arts Library, Emmitsburg Community Center, and regional park restrooms. The contract term is 1 year with four additional 1-year renewal options. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm, and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 29, 2026. Minimum contractor experience of 5 years is required, and electronic submissions must be made through the OpenGov portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, responsibility
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Price Page No. 1
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Contractor's Reference Information
- Affidavit
- Certifications of Compliance
- Insurance Requirements
- Redacted Version
- Exceptions
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/306050
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Frederick, MD
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Frederick County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/306050. For questions, contact Samantha Barger.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Frederick County in MD, 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 Samantha Barger at (301) 673-0756. 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: "Price, responsibility" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Frederick County?
All active and historical solicitations from Frederick County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Frederick County 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 17, 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: Price Page No. 1, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Contractor's Reference Information, Affidavit, Certifications of Compliance, Insurance Requirements, Redacted Version, Exceptions. Review the full document from Frederick County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Frederick, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.