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Custodial Services

City of Santa MariaCalifornia, USADue Monday, November 2, 2026
Client
City of Santa Maria
RFP Number
CLEANING-14078
Posted
10/7/2026
Category
Cleaning, Janitorial and Custodial Services and Supplies
Budget
Looking for Proposal
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Description

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The City of Santa Maria Public Works Operations requires a contractor to provide custodial services for government facilities located in Santa Maria, CA. The contractor must furnish all necessary cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment while providing copies of Safety Data Sheets for each product used. The City will supply light, power, and water for the cleaning of the premises. This opportunity is open to USA organizations. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit takes place on October 20, 2026, and applicants must submit all clarifications or questions by October 22, 2026. Applicants must submit an electronic copy of their proposal and schedule of fees online through Planet Bids by 5:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The City expects to select a vendor in December 2026 and reserves the right to award separate agreements per facility or a single agreement for all facilities. The selected contractor must execute a written agreement, provide required insurance endorsements within ten calendar days after the notice of award, and begin work within five calendar days. Monthly payments will be made based on submitted bills and rate schedules, with total payments capped at 90 percent of the maximum not-to-exceed cost prior to final acceptance.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFP-Custodial Services FINAL.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Santa Maria is requesting technical and cost proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide custodial services at designated City facilities. The contract encompasses services across various designated public buildings and sites. Qualified contractors capable of meeting the project's technical and operational specifications are eligible to bid.

Issued by
City of Santa Maria
Release Date
October 6, 2026
Mandatory Pre-proposal Site Visit
October 20, 2026, 10:00 A.M.
Submit Clarifications / Questions
October 22, 2026, no later than 4:30 p.m.
Question Submission Deadline
OCTOBER 22, 5:00 p.m., 2026
Proposal Due Date
November 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Selection / Award of contract
December, 2026
How to submit
Electronic
Submission details
An electronic copy of your proposal and schedule of fees submitted through PlanetBids by 5:00 PM on November 2, 2026.
Contract term
Two years, with the option to renew by mutual agreement.
Place of performance
Designated City facilities in Santa Maria, Orcutt, and Guadalupe, CA.
Insurance and bonding
ISO Commercial General Liability, ISO Business Auto Coverage, Workers' Compensation as required by State of California, Employer's Liability Insurance, and Errors and Omissions liability insurance.

Scope of work

  • Custodial services at Santa Maria Public Library
  • Custodial services at Orcutt Branch Library
  • Custodial services at Guadalupe Branch Library
  • Custodial services at Waste Water Treatment Plant
  • Custodial services at Santa Maria Regional Landfill
  • Custodial services at City Hall and City Hall Annex
  • Custodial services at Transit Center
  • Furnishing all cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment

Minimum qualifications

  • Valid and current City of Santa Maria Business Tax Certificate prior to commencing work
  • Bonded, competent supervisory, skilled and unskilled personnel
  • Authorized to work in the United States under applicable laws

Documents to include with the bid

  • Technical proposal
  • Cost proposal / schedule of fees
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each product used
  • Schedule for completion of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual tasks
  • Relevant experience with professional references

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