Escalator Cleaning Service

The Valley Metro regional transit authority in Phoenix, Arizona requires professional escalator cleaning services to maintain its facilities. The agency is seeking a contractor to perform deep-cleaning operations using specialized industrial escalator cleaning machinery, such as Rotomac, Hydramaster, or an approved equivalent. Standard custodial floor machines are strictly prohibited for this work. The scope of work requires the application of biodegradable cleaning solutions to steps and risers using controlled application methods. Contractors must utilize specialized brushes and pads designed for escalator grooves, operate a vacuum extraction system with a sealed holding tank to capture wastewater, and clean all adjacent surfaces including step treads, risers, base plates, side panels, and metal trim. The selected provider must also section off work areas with barricades, protect adjacent surfaces, and dispose of all wastewater and debris in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The agency requires an on-site supervisor to oversee all cleaning operations, and all personnel must wear uniforms and visible identification badges. The resulting contract will span a five-year period, and all work must be performed on-site in Phoenix, Arizona. Eligibility is restricted to onshore contractors based in the United States, and bidders must submit pricing proposals as the agency has not disclosed a specific budget. The procurement schedule includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026. Bidders must submit all clarification questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 1, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the bidder's ability to meet these technical specifications and operational requirements.