Austin Afo #IFB 8100 SAR1015

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Window Washing and Related Services Contract

The City of Austin, through its Austin Aviation department, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive window washing and related services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and associated aviation facilities. - Scope of Work: - Routine cleaning of interior and exterior windows, frames, sills, mullions, ledges, screens, and high dusting for interior surfaces across multiple airport buildings and aviation facilities. - Services cover a wide range of airport areas, including terminal levels, baggage claim, skylights, vestibules, customs areas, concourses, ticketing, catwalks, concessions, elevators, gates, and several administrative and support buildings. - Estimated annual square footage for cleaning is specified for each area/building (e.g., 139,872 sq ft for Concourse Level Secure, 84,989 sq ft for the Consolidated Maintenance Facility). - Add-on and one-time services are available on an as-needed basis, with pricing based on hourly labor rates and call-out fees. - Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and certifications necessary for the work. - Compliance with OSHA safety standards, airport security badge requirements, and sustainability standards is mandatory. - Contractors must have recent experience in commercial window cleaning for high-rise buildings and, if using subcontractors, experience managing them. - All staff must pass background checks and complete airport security training. - Insurance coverage and payment of a minimum living wage ($22.05/hour) to all employees and subcontractors are required. - The contract includes provisions for wage theft prevention, local/small business preferences, and a mandatory pre-offer meeting. - Pricing: - Routine services are priced per square foot; add-on and one-time services are priced by hourly labor rates and call-out fees. - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is 36 months, with up to two optional 12-month extensions (total potential duration: 5 years). - Locations: - Services will be performed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Administration Building (3600 Presidential Blvd), Information Systems Building (3011 Employee Ave), ACDC Building (2800 Spirit of Texas Dr.), Aviation Police HQ, and the Consolidated Maintenance Facility (10100 Golf Course Rd), among others. - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are identified in the solicitation.

Description

The City of Austin, Austin Aviation, is soliciting bids to establish a new five-year contract for window washing services. The contract aims to meet increased window cleaning demands and support future expansion projects. The scope includes cleaning interior and exterior windows, window frames, windowsills, mullions, ledges, screens, and high dusting for interior surfaces on a campus-wide basis. The solicitation requires contractors to have experience with commercial window cleaning, including the use of powered platforms and other equipment for high-rise buildings. Insurance is required, and a mandatory pre-offer meeting is scheduled.

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