About this opportunity
AI summarySedgwick County seeks bids from qualified firms to provide onsite window cleaning services across multiple locations for a two-year contract term. Exterior services include cleaning all exterior windows to a streak-free finish, as well as washing both interior and exterior surfaces of ground-level glass doors and storefront glazing. The contractor must supply all necessary equipment, transportation, and fuel, as well as a dedicated supervisor and personnel rosters. Bidders must be onshore USA organizations holding proper certifications or licenses and the capacity to secure required insurance, permits, and a 100% payment bond if employing subcontractors. Written questions and clarification requests are due by 5:00 pm CST on November 5, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Purchasing Department before 1:45 pm CST on December 1, 2026. The county will evaluate proposals and make an award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Sedgwick County
- Solicitation No.
- RFB #26-0079
Scope of work
- Annual cleaning of exterior surfaces of all exterior windows at nine county facilities, excluding cell windows at Adult Detention Facility
- Cleaning both interior and exterior surfaces of all ground-level glass doors and storefront glazing
- Streak-free cleaning completion scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Furnishing all personnel, supervision, quality control, equipment, supplies, transportation, and fuel
- Providing, placing, and removing warning signs and barricades as needed to prevent safety hazards
- Protecting adjacent county property including building surfaces, furniture, wall and floor coverings, and electronic equipment
- Submitting written reports identifying any damaged windows or frames discovered during cleaning operations
- Communicating and coordinating schedules and operations with the appointed Facilities Maintenance contact
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible and responsive bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Proper certification(s) or license(s) for the specified services and products
- Capacity to acquire all required permits, bonds, escrows, or insurances
- Capability to provide appropriate project supervision and quality control procedures
- Appropriate material, equipment, and labor to perform job safely and efficiently
- Criminal history background checks with no felony or misdemeanor convictions (excluding traffic violations) across specified searches for assigned personnel
- Compliance with all current OSHA and industry safety standards for employees and subcontractors
Documents to include with your response
- Delineation of any exclusions or exceptions
- Sample invoice
- Completed and signed Bid Response Form
- Proof of insurance
- Pricing Sheet
Key dates
- Distribution of Request for Bid to interested parties
- October 28, 2026
- Clarification, Information and Questions submitted in writing by
- 5:00 pm CST, November 5, 2026
- Addendum Issued by
- 5:00 pm CST, November 16, 2026
- Sealed Bid due before
- 1:45 pm CST, December 1, 2026
- Bid Opening
- 3:00 pm CST, December 1, 2026
- Board of Bids and Contracts Recommendation
- December 10, 2026
- Board of County Commission Award
- December 16, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Email entire document with supplementary materials to [email protected] with the RFB number in the subject line.
Contract details
- Term
- Two (2) years with three (3) one (1) year options to renew
- Place of performance
- Sedgwick County facilities in Wichita, KS: Main Courthouse, Historic Courthouse, Munger Building, Juvenile Courts, Juvenile DA, Adult Detention, Parking Garage, Public Safety Center, and Ronald Reagan Building.
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $1,000,000 personal injury, $2,000,000 products/completed operations. Workers' Compensation per State Statutes; Employer's Liability: $500,000. Automobile Liability: $500,000 combined single limit. Umbrella Liability: $1,000,000 each claim/$1,000,000 aggregate. Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions: $1,000,000 each claim/$1,000,000 aggregate. Minimum BEST rating of A-VIII licensed in Ka…