About this opportunity
AI summaryThe University of the Virgin Islands seeks qualified contractors to provide as-needed janitorial and custodial cleaning services at the Orville E. Kean Campus and other designated locations on St. Thomas. The scope encompasses two separate lots: Lot 1 covers routine cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of the public restroom and exterior shower facilities at John Brewers Beach, while Lot 2 covers event cleaning, custodial support, sanitation, and trash removal for university-sponsored activities. Qualified onshore US businesses may bid on individual campus lots or service categories. Bidders must submit a signed bid cover letter, completed pricing schedules, and relevant business licensing and qualifications digitally via email or online by November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM AST. The university evaluates bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with applicable lot requirements, with the option to award multiple contracts.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-010
Scope of work
- Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, faucets, fixtures, doors, partitions, walls, mirrors, and high-touch surfaces
- Sweep and mop floors, and remove visible dirt, sand, and debris
- Remove trash, replace liners, and replenish University-approved restroom supplies
- Clean and disinfect exterior shower fixtures, controls, floors, and high-touch areas
- Clear visible debris from drains and report clogged drains, leaks, and damaged fixtures
- Provide pre-event preparation and cleaning of designated event spaces, common areas, floors, restrooms, and surfaces
- Provide during-event custodial attendants, spill response, restroom monitoring, and restocking
- Perform post-event cleaning, trash removal, surface and restroom sanitation, and space restoration
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness | Not specified |
| Responsibility | Not specified |
| Compliance with the applicable lot requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Relevant business licensing and qualifications
Documents to include with your response
- Signed bid cover letter identifying IFB 2027-010 and the lot(s) bid
- Completed applicable pricing schedules
- Relevant business licensing and qualifications
- Acknowledgment of any addenda
Key dates
- Issue date
- 10/29/2026
- Submission deadline
- 11/25/2026, 2:00 PM (AST)
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email bids to the designated buyer email address by November 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM AST with IFB 2027-010 in the subject line.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Orville E. Kean (OEK) Campus, John Brewers Beach, and other University-designated locations on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands