Port of Bellingham MESS 25-6 - Janitorial Services for Harbor Facilities 2025
Port of Bellingham (includes airport)Airport Authority · Bellingham, WA- Due
- Dec 31, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 11, 2025
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Pam Taft
The 30-second brief
The Port of Bellingham is soliciting proposals for janitorial services at Blaine and Squalicum Harbors under bid number MESS 25-6. The scope of work covers a two-year contract period from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028. Services are subject to prevailing wage rates for public janitorial services. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site walk-through is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Squalicum Harbor Office. Proposals must include four original hard copies and one digital copy, submitted by the deadline of December 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Evaluation will be based on specifications and RFP scoring criteria detailed in the full solicitation.
Four (4) original hard copies, One (1) digital copy
RFP scoring
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Summary
The Port of Bellingham is soliciting proposals for janitorial services at Blaine and Squalicum Harbors under bid number MESS 25-6.
The scope of work covers a two-year contract period from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028. Services are subject to prevailing wage rates for public janitorial services. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site walk-through is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Squalicum Harbor Office. Proposals must include four original hard copies and one digital copy, submitted by the deadline of December 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Evaluation will be based on specifications and RFP scoring criteria detailed in the full solicitation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
RFP scoring
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Four (4) original hard copies, One (1) digital copy
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9343
- Https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9359
- Https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9379
- Https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9390
- Https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9403
- Https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/3531
- Submit to
- Squalicum Harbor Office, 722 Coho Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Scope location
- Bellingham, WA
- Reported agency
- Port of Bellingham
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Port of Bellingham (includes airport)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 31, 2025. 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: Squalicum Harbor Office, 722 Coho Way, Bellingham, WA 98225. For questions, contact Pam Taft.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Port of Bellingham (includes airport) in WA, 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 RFP 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 Pam Taft. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Four (4) original hard copies, One (1) digital copy. 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: "RFP scoring" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Port of Bellingham (includes airport)?
All active and historical solicitations from Port of Bellingham (includes airport) are tracked and searchable. As a airport authority agency, Port of Bellingham (includes airport) 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 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9343, https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9359, https://www.portofbellingham.com/DocumentCenter/View/9379, https://www.portofbelli. Review the full document from Port of Bellingham (includes airport) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bellingham, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.