METRO Regional Transit Authority Opengov #2026-16

Janitorial services for METRO administrative, transit, and maintenance facilities

METRO Regional Transit Authority is seeking a janitorial contractor for transit and administrative facilities in the Akron area. - Government buyer: METRO Regional Transit Authority (METRO), Maintenance Department. - Services requested: Routine and periodic janitorial services for the Administrative Office, Romig Transit Center, Rolling Acres Transit Center, Independence Transit Center, Robert K. Pfaff (RKP) Transit Center, and Maintenance and Operations Facility. The materials differ on whether Romig and Rolling Acres are separate locations; the listed Rolling Acres address duplicates Romig’s. - Work includes cleaning offices, public areas, restrooms, locker rooms and showers, kitchens, floors, windows, and glass; vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, trash and recycling removal, and restroom-supply restocking. - Pricing requests monthly service prices for each of five contract years, hourly rates for five location entries, and estimated completion times for three transit centers. The service schedule lists 12 months for each contract year; no cleaning-service quantities or part numbers are specified. - OEMs and vendors: No cleaning-equipment OEMs, product brands, or janitorial vendors are named. The contractor is generally responsible for staff, supervision, equipment, and supplies; METRO supplies some paper products and other items, subject to site-specific exceptions. - Notable requirements: Employee background checks before assignment; green cleaning products at RKP; written notice of deficiencies with a 24-hour cure period; potential service credits of 10% of a monthly invoice; and compliance with applicable federal transit, DBE-related, and insurance requirements. - Contract term and value: One-year initial term with four one-year options, for up to five years. The notice estimates the project value at more than $150,000. - Evaluation: Team qualifications, project-management approach, relevant experience, and price receive equal consideration.

Description

METRO Regional Transit Authority is requesting proposals for janitorial services at its Administrative Office, Romig Transit Center, Independence Transit Center, Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center, and Maintenance and Operations Facility. The work includes routine and periodic cleaning of offices, transit centers, restrooms, and other areas, with site-specific schedules and duties. The contract is for one year with four one-year options, and proposals are due December 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation identifies federal funding and estimates the project value at greater than $150,000.

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