Opportunity
Evanston Township Granicus #26-07
Evanston Multi-Year Janitorial Services for Six City Facilities
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
June 16, 2026
Identifier
26-07
NAICS
561720
The City of Evanston is seeking proposals for multi-year janitorial services across six major city facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Evanston, Administrative Services Department, Purchasing Office - Facilities Requiring Service: - Police Headquarters (1454 Elmwood Avenue) - Fire Headquarters (909 Lake Street) - Evanston Service Center (2020 Asbury Avenue) - Sherman Plaza Self-Parking Garage (821 Davis Street) - Maple Self-Parking Garage (1800 Maple Avenue) - Robert Crown Community Center (1801 Main Street) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive janitorial cleaning, sanitizing, floor care, trash collection, and disinfection - Services must follow detailed cleaning schedules and performance standards for each facility - Use of environmentally preferable cleaning products is required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with safety, security, and staff training protocols - 25% participation goal for Minority, Women, Disadvantaged, and Evanston-based businesses (M/W/D/EBE) - Exclusions for certain facility areas (e.g., mechanical rooms, leased tenant spaces, ice rink sheets) - Contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options - Subject to annual appropriation and may be terminated for cause or convenience - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; the procurement focuses on service delivery.
Description
The City of Evanston is seeking proposals from experienced firms for janitorial services at six city facilities, including Police Headquarters, Fire Headquarters, Evanston Service Center, Sherman Plaza Self-Parking Garage, Maple Self-Parking Garage, and Robert Crown Community Center. The contract is intended to be multi-year and requires maintaining the facilities to the highest standards of cleanliness. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically by June 16, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals and may award the contract to an Evanston firm if their bid is within 5% of the low bid.