“PABC Janitorial Services”

ONCE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, AFFIRMATIONS, AND BIDS, IT IS IMPORTANT YOU SEND AN EMAIL WITH CONTACT INFORMATION TO (CONTRACTS@BCPARKING.COM) TO ADD YOUR FIRM TO THE EMAIL LIST FOR ANY ADDENDA OR OTHER COMMUNICATION ON THIS RFB. Dear Interested Party, The Parking Authority of Baltimore City (“PABC”) or (“The Authority”) is issuing this request for qualifications, affirmations, and bids (“RFB”) seeking competitive bids from interested parties, (hereinafter referred to as the “Respondent(s)” or “Vendor(s)” for janitorial services for our administrative office located at 211 N. Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. PABC is a quasi-public, non-profit corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Maryland that oversees the management of all City-owned garages and lots. In that capacity, and to facilitate PABC’s management of those assets, PABC has assumed all the duties previously performed by the

City’s Purchasing Agent; and any decision or notice issued by PABC regarding this RFB, or resultant agreement shall be construed as if it was notice from the City Purchasing Agent. You should note, however, that pursuant to the Baltimore City Code, PABC is not bound to comply with the general procurement regulations and procedures otherwise applicable to City agencies. Although this RFB has been drafted to reflect a typical procurement procedure, this format is for ease of consideration of bids and to further a fair and impartial procurement process. The effect of any irregularities in this RFB, the bid received, the review process and/or the award of a contract is within the sole discretion of PABC, and no rights or legal causes of action shall accrue to any Respondent as a result of this process. The scope of services, content of bids, and vendor selection process are summarized in this RFB. Bids must be received at the PABC offices no later than 3:00 pm (EST) on Monday, April 29, 2024. All responses must be sealed and have “PABC Janitorial Services” clearly marked on the outside of the package. Mail or Hand Deliver To: Parking Authority of Baltimore City Attn: Contract Administrator – RFB No: HR-03-2024 211 N. Paca Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Bids will not be accepted after the date and time stated above. Incomplete bids or bids that do not conform to the requirements specified herein may not be considered. Nothing contained in this RFQA&B or in the Agreement shall be construed to constitute or create any employment or agency with the City. The eventual Respondent is not, and shall not be, an agent or employee of the City or PABC. Sincerely, Nichelle Bolden Contract Administrator Parking Authority of Baltimore City Request for Bids Janitorial Services Parking Authority of Baltimore City March 11, 2024 RFB: HR-03-2024 Page 4 SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION 1. PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES The Parking Authority of Baltimore City (“PABC”) is seeking bids from qualified professional vendors for janitorial services, which will provide necessary routine interior cleaning, and specified building maintenance services. (“Qualified” is defined as vendors/firms who have at least 5 years of prior commercial janitorial experience; are currently providing, and have provided for at least the past 12 months, high quality janitorial service for at least three (3) offices with at least 10,000 square feet each and can provide reliable contacts for these offices. Firms that are not “Qualified” will not have their Bid opened and will not be considered for award of the Agreement.) A detailed scope of services is included in Section II of this RFB. Interested and qualified firms must be willing and able to enter a six (6) year Agreement with two (2) options for one (1) year extensions. This document sh