REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE MCALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Ashanti Sanchez Plancarte, Buyer II

aplancarte@mcallen.net

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

Solicitation Type and Name : Request for Proposals for a Service Contract for the Janitorial Services at the McAllen Public Library

Solicitation Number : 02-25-S21-48

Description : The City of McAllen is seeking proposals for janitorial cleaning services of approximately 96,153 square feet of the McAllen Public Library.

Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals addressed to Mr. Isaac J. Tawil, City Manager, will be received until Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST ). All proposals are only to be submitted electronically through the City of McAllen’s bidding portal: https://mcallen.procureware.com , on or before the aforementioned date and time. Original, hard copy, and/or late proposals shall not be accepted.

Pre-Submittal Conference : City of McAllen, City Hall, Conference Room 2A, 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, TX 78501 on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CST . Pre-Submittal Conference is also available through virtual Zoom meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83629204636?pwd=TO4PUWbq0SErOFYh9tInoQ7J06Laci.1 ; Call in number: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 836 2920 4636; Passcode: 425438. Additional Zoom login/meeting information is available in the City’s bidding portal. All prospective respondents are encouraged to be in attendance.

Site Visit: A site visit can be scheduled during the Pre-Submittal Conference or by making an appointment with Eduardo Lopez, Assistant Director of Support Services by calling (956) 681-3005.

To view this solicitation and submit a proposal, you must first register in the City’s bidding portal at https://mcallen.procureware.com . Solicitation documents will not be mailed, e-mailed, or provided in person. Once registered, you will also be added to the solicitation distribution list for changes and/or additions via Addenda form.

Potential respondents are asked to post their questions on our bidding portal under the tab labeled “Clarifications” under the relative project number .

The City of McAllen reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best value to the City, and to hold the proposals for a period of ninety ( 90 ) calendar days without taking action .

Applicable Product Categories : 910-39 Janitorial/Custodial Services, 962-21 Cleaning Services, Steam and Pressure

CITY OF MCALLEN – PURCHASING & CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT