Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0057

Comprehensive Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaning for Omaha Public Library Facilities

The City of Omaha is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning services for all Omaha Public Library facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, managed through the City-County Purchasing Agent and Omaha Public Library System - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all bidders must use IICRC or ISSA (CMI) certified technicians and CRI certified equipment/products - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance and restorative cleaning of carpets, rugs, and upholstery at 13 library branches, plus story time/area rug cleaning at 2 additional locations - Emergency cleaning services for carpet, upholstery, and water damage (by square foot) - Annual upholstery cleaning for a wide range of furniture types (e.g., task chairs, club chairs, sofas, cubicle panels) - Regular and deep cleaning of high-traffic carpeted areas, walk-off mats, and specialty rugs - Quantities: - Examples include 205 task chairs and 287 fabric chairs at Central Library, with detailed quantities for each branch and furniture style - Emergency cleaning services specified by square footage (e.g., 2,000 sq ft for carpet and water damage) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All technicians must be certified by IICRC or ISSA (CMI); equipment must be CRI certified - Vendors must provide proof of certifications, references, and experience with similar scope and size - Bid bond and performance bond required; insurance coverage must meet specified thresholds - Compliance with Omaha's Small & Emerging Small Business Program, labor standards, and responsible contractor requirements - Emergency response required within 24 hours - Vendors must bid all services for all locations; optional services performed only as requested - Pre-bid meetings and site tours are strongly encouraged - Locations: - Services to be performed at all Omaha Public Library branches, including Central Library, Downtown Branch, and others across Omaha - Contracting office at Omaha-Douglas Civic Center

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning services for the Omaha Public Library system. The contract covers cleaning services for eleven library facilities and story time/area rug cleaning at two additional joint use library facilities. The services must comply with industry standards and certifications, including IICRC, CMI, and CRI. The contract term is two years with options for two additional one-year extensions. Bidders must provide all services for each facility, and bids will be evaluated based on cost, understanding of specifications, qualifications, references, and certifications.

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