What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a vendor to provide onsite janitorial services in Pinehurst for a one-year contract period. The requested scope includes vacuuming and shampooing carpets, dusting ledges and chairs, emptying trash, cleaning HVAC grills and chrome fixtures, and sanitizing bathroom floors and sinks. Eligible bidders must be onshore, North Carolina registered vendors in good standing with an Electronic Vendor Portal number. Prospective vendors must attend a mandatory site visit on November 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, and submit written questions by email no later than November 25, 2026. Vendors must submit electronic responses exclusively through the Electronic Vendor Portal before the December 9, 2026, 2:00 PM ET bid opening. The State will evaluate responsive bids and award the contract to the lowest-priced bid that meets all specifications.
Scope of work
- General cleaning on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual schedules
- Furnish ample quantities of all consumable supplies including toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap
- Furnish commercial-quality cleaning equipment and vacuum cleaners
- Wash and dry all Venetian blinds annually
- Provide optional ad hoc on-call emergency services outside scheduled hours
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets onsite for all utilized chemicals
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest price that meets the specifications | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with an eVP number
- Must attend the mandatory pre-bid site visit on November 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
- Must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State prior to entering into a contract
- Compliance with E-Verify requirements for employers with more than 25 employees in North Carolina
- Personnel may be required to undergo background checks
Documents to include with your response
- eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) Number page
- Completed and signed EXECUTION PAGES along with the body of the IFB
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda, if required
- Completed ATTACHMENT: PRICING
- Completed ATTACHMENT: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
- Completed and signed ATTACHMENT: CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
- Completed and signed ATTACHMENT: DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
- Instructions
- Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted via https://evp.nc.gov. Late bids will not be opened or considered.
