Award
University Of Central Arkansas Uark #RFP03252026
RFP03252026 - The University of Arkansas Department of Athletics; Janitorial Services
Recipient
Buchanan Janitorial and CCS Facility Services
Awarded
April 24, 2026
Identifier
RFP03252026
The University of Arkansas Department of Athletics, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has awarded a contract for janitorial services at various athletic venues and office spaces on its Fayetteville campus. The award was based on a competitive RFP process that received seven certified responses, with the contract negotiations proceeding with Buchanan Janitorial and CCS Facility Services. The contract covers nightly custodial services five days per week and day porters Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at multiple venues including Barnhill Arena, Bev Lewis Center, Billingsley Tennis Center, Bogle Park, Bud Walton Arena, and others. The initial contract term is two years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with an option to renew up to five additional years. The contract emphasizes collaboration, compliance with APPA Level II standards, and includes provisions for out-of-scope services such as floor stripping, post-event cleaning, window washing, and power washing. The awardee must provide staffing, staffing plans, and costs for out-of-scope services, and work cooperatively with university staff to achieve shared goals. Multiple awards are possible, and the process is conducted in good faith, transparency, and fairness.
Description
The University of Arkansas Department of Athletics is seeking proposals for janitorial services for athletic venues and office spaces as specified. The contract term will commence on July 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2028, with an option to renew up to five additional years. The selected respondent(s) will provide nightly custodial services five days per week and day porters Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pricing and staffing plans per venue are required. Multiple awards are possible. The University received seven certified responses and intends to award to Buchanan Janitorial and CCS Facility Services.