Kent State University At Kent Kentuniversity #RFP 2015

Campus Carpet Cleaning Services for Kent State University Facilities

Kent State University is seeking proposals for comprehensive carpet cleaning services across its campus facilities in Kent, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Kent State University Procurement Department - Facilities Management Department - Scope of Services: - Carpet cleaning for Residence Life & Housing, Academic, and Auxiliary buildings - Services include high-filtration vacuuming, low moisture encapsulation, hot water/steam extraction, traffic lane protection, anti-microbial treatment, pre-treatment of heavily soiled areas, spot removal, deodorizing/sanitizing, furniture moving, and protection of fixtures/property - Cleaning primarily for Milliken/Modular carpet tile - Services organized by square footage tiers - Quality assurance inspections required by University Facilities Management - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and cleaning agents - Compliance with environmental and safety standards - Cleaning scheduled annually, mainly between May and August, with possible off-hours work - Adherence to a specified project timeline and participation in a pre-bid meeting - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Kent State University Facilities Management, 1781 Summit Street, Kent, OH 44242

Description

Kent State University is soliciting proposals for carpet cleaning services to support its University Facilities Management. The scope includes various carpet cleaning methods such as high-filtration vacuuming, low moisture encapsulation, hot water/steam extraction, traffic lane protection, and anti-microbial treatment across different facility types including residential housing, offices, classrooms, and common areas. The solicitation outlines a project timeline with a pre-bid meeting, question submission deadlines, and a proposal due date of April 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern. The contract is expected to start on May 1, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via DocuSign. Questions should be directed to Alan D. Parker, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Kent State University.

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