About this opportunity
AI summaryLuzerne County is issuing an Invitation for Bids to obtain janitorial services for the Luzerne County 911 Center located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The selected vendor must perform onsite cleaning tasks, including mopping, vacuuming, trash disposal, replenishing supplies, and disinfecting restrooms, touchpoints, tabletop surfaces, and kitchen areas. Eligible responders must be recognized, qualified providers and USA-based organizations. Assigned cleaning staff must also complete CJIS-compliant background checks and security training due to the facility's operations. Required submission materials include Appendices A through F, such as a questionnaire, non-collusion affidavit, general terms and conditions, signature page, and certification. Bidders must also provide a performance bond equal to no less than the bid amount and furnish proof of required insurance coverage. Questions must be submitted by November 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM EST. Final bids are due by November 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM EST and must be submitted as a hard copy via mail or delivery.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Luzerne County
- Solicitation No.
- 10092026B911
Scope of work
- Daily wet and dry mopping, vacuuming, and floor maintenance
- Daily cleaning and disinfecting of touchpoints, restrooms, kitchens, and offices
- Daily waste and recycling removal and receptacle emptying
- Weekly interior window cleaning and kitchen deep-cleaning
- Monthly washing of restroom walls, dusting of vents and sills, and dispatch chair cleaning
- Quarterly office carpet shampooing, exterior window cleaning, and deep restroom scrubbing
- Semi-annual floor stripping and refinishing
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price | Not specified |
| Reputation of Responder and of its goods and services | Not specified |
| Quality of the Responder’s goods and services | Not specified |
| Extent to which the goods or services meet the County’s needs | Not specified |
| Responder’s past relationship with the County | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Recognized providers in the materials or services specified
- Must complete a mandatory site visit scheduled with Tom Petlock
- Assigned personnel must pass CJIS-compliant fingerprint-based background check
- Assigned personnel must complete online Security Awareness Training prior to starting work
Documents to include with your response
- Solicitation Cover Sheet
- Instructions to Responders
- Appendix A Specifications and supplemental information
- Appendix B Questionnaire Form
- Appendix C Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Appendix D General Terms and Conditions
- Appendix F Signature Page and Certification
- Business licensure and state or federal accreditation certification
- Brief resume listing experience providing goods or services to government entities
Key dates
- Questions due
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST
- Proposals due
- Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy by mail or delivery
- Instructions
- Submit an original and one copy weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to Luzerne County Purchasing Department, Penn Place Bldg, Suite 223A, 20 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. The designated label with solicitation name, reference number, and company name must be affixed to the outside envelope.
Contract details
- Term
- 01/01/2027 TO 12/31/2028
- Place of performance
- Luzerne County 911, 100 Young Street, Hanover Township, PA 18706
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1M each occurrence / $3M aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit), Excess/Umbrella Liability ($2M limit), Worker's Compensation Statutory ($100k/$100k/$500k), Professional Liability ($1M/$3M). Performance bond required for bids over $10,000.