Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS Community Health & Research Center of Macomb. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org(link is external) by 10 am December 8th, 2017. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
The quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 2-year contract at fixed pricing. Please provide separate pricing for the three separate suites as the scope may vary at times due to fluctuations in occupancy at the 4247/4259 building. As of 11/1/17, the 4247 suite is unoccupied and does not require janitorial service.
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any relevant experience in cleaning similar institutions (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Refer to the Housekeeping Guide for schedule. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and
Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each
accident for any employee.
2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined
single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center of Macomb County
4247 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
4259 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
4301 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310