Recreation Facility Cleaning Services

Request for Proposals Issue Date: 6/6/2022 Project Name: Recreation Facility Cleaning Services Project Number: 298-PR22- Facility Cleaning Services Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes - Chapter 160A Article 2, proposals will be received by the City of Asheville for the following: Description of Work: The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department seeks proposals from qualified custodial and/or janitorial service providers to provide cleaning services for six (6) recreation centers and one (1) office space. Proposal Schedule: Issuance of RFP Monday, June 6, 2018 Pre-Proposal Meeting (not mandatory) Meeting location: Burton Street Center Street address: 134 Burton Street Asheville, NC 28806 Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 1:00pm Deadline to Submit Questions Friday, June 17, 2022 Proposals Due Thursday, June 30, 2022 by 4:00 pm Projected Project Start Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Pre-Proposal Meeting attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Proposal Documents: This Request for

Proposals (RFP) is posted on the City procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids. This is the official source of this solicitation. All updates to this solicitation shall come in the form of published addenda and shall be published to the same location. The City will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Contract Documents including any addendum obtained from any other source. Proposals may be hand carried or mailed to: City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department Attention: Kyle Autrey, City Hall - 4th Floor P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 ENCLOSED: RFP page 1 of 3 http://www.ashevillenc.gov/bids Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday Phone: 828-785-3970 Email: kautrey@ashevillenc.gov The City of Asheville reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. Information: All questions concerning this Request for Proposal (RFP) should be submitted via email to: Kyle Autrey, Facility Manager kautrey@ashevillenc.gov Please send a confirmation/test email to kautrey@ashevillenc.gov prior to submitting your questions. Please put 298-PR21- Facility Cleaning Services in the subject line of your email. You will receive a confirmation email or receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to the City of Asheville at 828-785-3970 before the submission deadline. This number is for email test failures only. Asheville Business Inclusion Policy: The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy to encourage women and minority businesses' participation in the public bidding process. The purpose of this outreach effort is to increase the likelihood of availability and utilization of MWBEs in the award of contracts. Bidders are hereby notified that this RFP is subject to that Policy's provisions. Questions regarding the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy may be directed to Angelica Driver, Office of Economic Development, City of Asheville, Post Office Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802-7148 or by phone at (828) 259-8050 or by email abi@ashevillenc.gov. Bidders are invited to show proof of MWBE status, to include NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses or other MWBE certifications. If not already certified with the ABI Office at the City of Asheville, bidders are further invited to become certified with the City of Asheville as an MWBE vendor. Please use this link: ABI Certifications It is the Policy of the City to (1) provide minorities and women an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of its contracting and procurement programs and (2) to prohibit any and all discrimination against persons or businesses in pursuit of these opportunities. Certification of a Drug-Free Workplace: Prospective Contractors are notified that the City of Asheville has adopted a Drug-Free Workplace Policy requiring successful contractors to insure that a drug-free workplace is provided in the performance of any City of Asheville contract. By submitting a proposal, the Prospective Contractor certifies that if awarded the Contract, they and their subcontractors shall comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. The policy may be viewed at the following: Drug Policy City of Asheville - RFP 298-PR22- Facility Cleaning Services Proposals due June 30, 2022, 4:00pm page 2 of 3 http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Bids mailto:name@ashevillenc.gov https://asheville.seamlessdocs.com/f/CityofAshevilleCertifications https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-W5xzm2HCGWBiXwg34MnBotvckmr9WkE Miscellaneous Requirements of the Proposal: ● Prospective Contractors are notified of a City policy that prohibits contracting with persons or firms who are delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes owed to the City of Asheville. ● All proposals must be submitted on the FORM provided. City of Asheville - RFP 298-PR22- Facility Cleaning Services Proposals due June 30, 2022, 4:00pm page 3 of 3