Request for Proposal - RFP Bid # 25 -009
Janitorial Service RFP
City of Powder Springs, Georgia
Issued by:
City of Powder Springs
4484 Marietta Street
Powder Springs, GA 30127
1 | INTRODUCTION
The City of Powder Springs (the “City”) invites sealed proposals from qualified janitorial service providers
to deliver routine cleaning, periodic deep cleaning, and on‑call services at designated municipal facilities.
Proposers must meet or exceed the requirements of this RFP and submit proposals by the deadline noted
in the forthcoming Addendum.
2 | BACKGROUND
Powder Springs is a 7‑square‑mile municipality in southwest Cobb County with roughly 15,758 residents.
Maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming facilities is vital to City operations and public perception;
therefore, the City seeks a high‑performing Contractor with proven expertise in comprehensive custodial
programs.
3 | SCOPE OF WORK
3.1 Service Locations & Frequency
Facility
Address
Frequency
City Hall
4483 Pineview Dr.
2× per week
Police Department
1114 Richard D. Sailors Pkwy.
2× per week
Public Works
3006 Springs Industrial Dr.
1× per week
Ford Center – Bldg 1 (Theater)
4181 Atlanta Street
1× per week
Ford Center – Bldg 2 (Rec Hall)
4181 Atlanta Street
1× per week
Ford Center – Bldg 3 (Senior Ctr.) 4181 Atlanta Street
1× per week
Ford Center – Bldg 4 (Papa Morris) 4181 Atlanta Street
1× per week
Linear Park Comfort Station
1301 Richard D. Sailors Pkwy. 5× per week (Tu‑Th, Sa‑Su)
Powder Springs Park Comfort
Station
3899 Brownsville Rd.
5× per week (Tu‑Th, Sa‑Su)
Amphitheatre
4485 Pineview Dr.
5× per week (Tu‑Th, Sa‑Su)
Auxiliary Building
4426 Marietta St.
1× per week
3.2 Detailed Task Requirements
A. General Facilities (Offices, Hallways, Conference Rooms, Council Chambers, Waiting
Areas)
● Interior Door & Vision Panels: Clean both sides every visit—no smudges/fingerprints.
● Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, windowsills, blinds; disinfect high‑touch points.
● Floor Care
○ Sweep/dust‑mop hard floors; damp‑mop with approved disinfectant.
○ Vacuum carpets, including edges/under furniture.
○ Spot‑clean spills as needed.
○ Carpet Shampoo/Extraction: Semi‑annual hot‑water extraction (or approved
low‑moisture method).
● Monthly: Detail clean blinds, interior shutters, and high‑reach vents below 10 ft.
B. Restrooms & Break Rooms/Kitchenettes
● Disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, countertops, partitions, and showers each visit.
● Sweep and mop floors with hospital‑grade disinfectant.
● Remove soap scum, mold, hard‑water deposits monthly.
● Break rooms: Clean counters, sinks, tables, exterior appliances; empty trash/replace liners.
C. Entrances, Lobbies, Elevators, Staircases, Parking Structures
● Clean all glass doors, sidelights, frames, thresholds every visit.
● Polish lobby furniture; vacuum walk‑off mats.
● Elevators: Vacuum floors; clean panels, buttons, tracks, interior glass.
● Staircases: Remove debris; damp‑mop treads/risers/landings; disinfect rails, hardware.
D. Specialized & Deep‑Cleaning Tasks
Task
Minimum
Frequency
Notes
High Dusting (surfaces > 10
ft)
Monthly
Includes tops of door frames, HVAC diffusers,
light fixtures, exposed conduits.
Interior Glass Washing
Quarterly
Full wash of all interior windows, partitions,
sidelights; streak‑free finish.
Carpet Shampoo / Hot‑Water Semi‑Annual
Extraction
All carpeted square footage; schedule after
hours.
Hard‑Floor Machine Scrub & Semi‑Annual
Re‑finish
Strip/recoat or scrub/recoat VCT, LVT, terrazzo,
sealed concrete.
Upholstery Cleaning
Annual (or
As‑Needed)
Spot‑clean fabric panels, conference & lobby
seating.
Event / Emergency Response On‑Call
Bill at hourly rate in Section 7.
3.3 Supplies & Materials
Provided by City: trash‑can liners, hand towels, toilet paper, hand soap.
Provided by Contractor: all chemicals/equipment (submit SDS & product list for approval).
Use environmentally preferable products where feasible.
3.4 Contractor & Staffing Requirements
● All staff must be direct employees, bonded, insured, background‑checked.
● Uniforms with company logo; visible ID badge.
● On‑site supervisor during service hours; primary liaison to City Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
● Mandatory safety & chemical‑handling training.
3.5 Service Hours, Scheduling & Coordination
● Routine cleaning after 5 p.m. on regular business days unless otherwise approved.
● Specialized quarterly/semi‑annual tasks scheduled after hours or weekends.
● No service on City‑observed holidays; make‑up service next business day.
● City reserves right to modify schedules with reasonable notice.
3.6 Performance & Quality Control
● Daily Checklist signed by on‑site supervisor and left in designated logbook.
● Periodic Verification Logs for high dusting, glass washing, carpet extraction, hard‑floor
refinishing due within 48 hrs of completion.
● The City will conduct random inspections. Non‑conformance may trigger re‑work at Contractor
expense, penalties, or termination.
4 | PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Cover Letter – summarize interest and designate authorized contact.
2. Company Background – legal name, local address, size, years in business, key personnel.
3. Relevant Experience – comparable contracts, at least two references.
4. Technical Proposal – describe methods, equipment, QA/QC, schedule flexibility, contingency
plans.
5. Pricing Forms – Section 7.
6. Documentation – insurance certificates; signed E‑Verify/Immigration affidavits; any additional
City forms.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.