Contract 2023-122ADocuSign Envelope ID: FECD6A6A-A054-49D2-A650-13CBAC362C8B
CONTRACT APPROVAL FORM
TO: BRIAN BULTHUIS, CITY MANAGER DS DS
THRU: DAVID EZELL, FIRE CHIEFS
FROM: FREDDY SUAREZ, PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RFP 24-015, JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CLERMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT
DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2023
THE PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR RECOMMENDS THE
FOLLOWING:
1. APPROVE: Agreement between the City of Clermont and American Janitorial, Inc. to
provide janitorial services to the Fire Department Administration Building. The agreement
will take effect on February 1, 2024and will remain in effect for three (3) years, unless
renewed or terminated as provided in the agreement. Upon mutual agreement, the
agreement may be renewed for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods.
2. Why is this action necessary: In accordance with the City of Clermont Procurement
Policy, the City Manager is authorized to approve contracts under $50,000 that do not
require a budget amendment.
3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Procurement Services Department issued a Request
for Proposal (RFP) number 24-015 to receive responses from janitorial service companies.
The RFP was competitively bid, formally advertised, and complies with the City of
Clermont Procurement Policy and Procedures. There were fourteen (14) responses to the
solicitation.
An Evaluation Committee composed of three (3) staff members reviewed, scored, and
ranked the proposals. The Procurement Director was the committee facilitator and a non-
voting member. American Janitorial, Inc. is the incumbent contractor and was selected for
their qualifications, knowledge, and experience. The award is being recommended to
American Janitorial, Inc. in the annual amount of $15,910.44 or $47,731.32 for the initial
three (3) year term of the contract.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of $10,606.96 is included in the current year's
approved budget.
5. EXHIBITS: RFP 24-015 Tabulation
2023-122 Agreement
APPROVAL AUTHORITY
Approved R Disapproved ❑
Reason/Suggestion (If disapproved)
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AGREEMENT No. 2023-122
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CLERMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this Thursday, February 1, 2024, by and between
the CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of
Florida whose address is: 685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as
"CITY"), and AMERICAN JANITORIAL, INC., whose address is: 87 North Central Avenue,
P.O. Box 2534, Umatilla, FL 32784, (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR").
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont issued RFP 24-015 titled Janitorial Services for the Clermont
Fire Department;
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR submitted its response dated October 26, 2023, to RFP 24-015;
WHEREAS, CITY desired to award a contract to CONTRACTOR in accordance with the terms
and conditions of RFP 24-015 and CONTRACTOR's response thereto;
WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter set forth, mutually agree
as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish janitorial services as described in CITY's RFP 24-015 and
CONTRACTOR's October 26, 2023 response thereto, which are expressly incorporated herein
and made a part of the Agreement Documents hereto and shall do everything required by this
Agreement and the Agreement Documents. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall require
CITY to purchase or acquire any items or services from CONTRACTOR.
2. THE CONTRACT SUM
CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR, for the faithful performance of the Agreement as set forth in the
Agreement Documents and the Unit Price Schedule an amount in accordance with the
compensation schedule set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein.
3. PROVISION OF SERVICES AND COMPLETION OF WORK
A. The CONTRACTOR shall only provide to the CITY with janitorial services upon receipt
of an authorized order from CITY and shall provide the requested items in the timeframe
and as set forth in RFP 24-015 or in the specific purchase order submitted by CITY.
Nothing herein shall obligate CITY to purchase any specific amount of product from
CONTRACTOR or create an exclusive purchase agreement between CITY and
CONTRACTOR. CITY shall not be obligated or required to pay for any items received
until such time as CITY has accepted the items in accordance with the order provided to
CONTRACTOR.
B. CONTRACTOR, upon receipt of a purchase order hereunder, shall immediately notify
CITY if it has an issue or question related to the fulfillment of the order or whether there
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will be any delay in providing the items requested. Failure of CONTRACTOR to so
notify CITY will preclude CONTRACTOR from seeking payment of any kind for any
items that were delayed in delivery. Upon receipt of notification of the delay, CITY may
at its sole option cancel the order and seek the items from any available source.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the passing, approval, and/or acceptance of any
services herein by CITY or by any agent or representative as in compliance with the
terms of this Contract shall not operate as a waiver by the CITY of strict compliance with
the terms of this Contract and the CITY may require the CONTRACTOR replace the
accepted services so as to comply with the warranties and specifications hereof.
D. COMPANY specifically acknowledges that this Contract does not bind or obligate CITY
to purchase any minimum quantity of product during the term hereof.
4. TERM AND TERMINATION
A. This Agreement is to become effective upon execution by both parties and shall remain in
effect for a period of three (3) years thereafter unless terminated or renewed as provided
for herein.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, CITY may, upon written notice
to CONTRACTOR, terminate this Agreement: a) without cause and for CITY's
convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice to CONTRACTOR; b) if
CONTRACTOR is adjudged to be bankrupt; c) if CONTRACTOR makes a general
assignment for the benefit of its creditors; d) CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any of
the conditions of provisions of this Agreement; or e) CONTRACTOR is experiencing a
labor dispute, which threatens to have a substantial, adverse impact upon the performance
of this Agreement, without prejudice to any other right or remedy CITY may have under
this Agreement. In the event of such termination, CITY shall be liable only for the
payment of all unpaid charges, determined in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, for work, properly performed and accepted prior to the effective date of
termination.
C. Upon mutual Agreement of the parties, this Agreement may be renewed for three (3)
additional one-year terms. Sixty (60) days prior to completion of each extended term of
this Agreement, CONTRACTOR may request and the City may consider an adjustment
to price based on changes in the Producer Price Index (PPI).
5. PAYMENTS
In accordance with the provisions fully set forth in the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR
shall submit an invoice to CITY upon completion of the services and delivery of products to CITY
as set forth in the applicable purchase order. CITY shall make payment to the CONTRACTOR for
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all accepted deliveries and undisputed products delivered and services provided, within thirty (30)
calendar days of receipt of the invoice.
6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION - MEDIATION
A. Any claim, dispute, or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Agreement
shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to voluntary arbitration or the
institution of legal or equitable proceedings by either party.
B. The CITY and CONTRACTOR shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes, and other
matters in question between them by mediation.
C. The parties shall share the mediator's fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall
be held in Clermont, Lake County, Florida unless another location is mutually agreed
upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall be enforceable as settlement Agreements in
any court having jurisdiction thereof.
7. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION RIDER
7.1. Worker's Compensation Insurance
The CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement, Worker's
Compensation Insurance for all its employees connected with the work of this Project and, in case
any work is sublet, the CONTRACTOR shall require the subCONTRACTOR similarly to provide
Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the subCONTRACTOR employees unless such
employees are covered by the protection afforded by the CONTRACTOR. Such insurance shall
comply with the Florida Worker's Compensation Law. In case any class of employees engaged in
hazardous work under this Agreement at the site of the Project is not protected under the Worker's
Compensation statute, the CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate insurance, satisfactory to the
CITY, for the protection of employees not otherwise protected.
7.2. CONTRACTOR's Commercial General Liabilitv Insurance
The CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement, Commercial
General Liability and Business Automobile Liability Insurance as shall protect it from claims for
damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damages
which may arise from operating under this Agreement whether such operations are by itself or by
anyone directly or indirectly employed by it, and the amount of such insurance shall be as follows:
A. CONTRACTOR's Commercial General Liability, $500,000 Each, ($1,000,000
aggregate). Liability Coverages, Bodily Injury Occurrence, & Property Damage
Combined Single Limit.
B. Automobile Liability Coverages, $500,000 Each, Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Occurrence, Combined Single Limit.
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The insurance clause for both BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE shall be amended
to provide coverage on an occurrence basis.
7.3. CITY's and CONTRACTOR's Protective Liabilitv Insurance
The CITY shall procure and furnish a CITY's and CONTRACTOR's Protective Liability
Insurance Policy with the following minimum limits:
A. Bodily Injury Liability & $1,000,000 Each ($2,000,000 aggregate) Property Damage
Liability Occurrence Combined Single Limit.
7.4. Indemnification Rider
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold
harmless the CITY and its employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or
resulting from its performance of the Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss
or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or
destruction of tangible property (other than the Work itself) , and (2) is caused in whole
or in part by any negligent act or omission of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of
them may be liable, regardless of whether or not such acts are caused in part by a party
indemnified hereunder. Such obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or
otherwise reduce any other right to obligation of indemnity which would otherwise exist
as to any party or person described in this Article; however, this indemnification does not
include the sole acts of negligence, damage or losses caused by the CITY and its other
contractors.
B. In any and all claims against the CITY or any of its agents or employees by any
employee of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the
indemnification obligations under this Paragraph shall not be limited in any way by any
limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for
the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor under workers' or workmen's compensation
acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.
C. The CONTRACTOR hereby acknowledges receipt of ten dollars and other good and
valuable consideration from the CITY for the indemnification provided herein.
8. NOTICES
All notices shall be in writing and sent by United States mail, certified or registered, with return
receipt requested and postage prepaid, or by nationally recognized overnight courier service to the
address of the party set forth below. Any such notice shall be deemed given when received by the
party to whom it is intended.
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CONTRACTOR:
American Janitorial, Inc.
Attn: Jeff Simmons, Vice President
87 North Central Avenue, P.O. Box 2534, Umatilla, FL 32784
OWNER:
City of Clermont
Attn: Brian Bulthuis, City Manager
685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1. Attornevs' Fees
In the event a suit or action is instituted to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover such sum as the Court may adjudge reasonable as
attorneys' fees at trial or on any appeal, in addition to all other sums provided by law.
9.2. Waiver
The waiver by the city of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed or
operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach of such provision or of such provision itself and shall
in no way affect the enforcement of any other provisions of this Agreement.
9.3. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is to
any extent invalid or unenforceable, such provision, or part thereof, shall be deleted or modified
in such a manner as to make the Agreement valid and enforceable under applicable law, the
remainder of this Agreement and the application of such a provision to other persons or
circumstances shall be unaffected, and this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest
extent permitted by applicable law.
9.4. Amendment
Except for as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may not be modified or amended except
by an Agreement in writing signed by both parties.
9.5. Entire Aueement
This Agreement including the documents incorporated by reference contains the entire
understanding of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous Agreements
between the parties with respect to the performance of services by CONTRACTOR.
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9.6. Assiamment
Except in the event of a merger, consolidation, or other change of control pursuant to the sale of
all or substantially all of either party's assets, this Agreement is personal to the parties hereto and
may not be assigned by CONTRACTOR, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of
the CITY.
9.7. Venue
The parties agree that the sole and exclusive venue for any cause of action arising out of this
Agreement shall be Lake County, Florida.
9.8. Applicable Law
This Agreement and any amendments hereto are executed and delivered in the State of Florida and
shall be governed, interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida.
9.9. Public Records
The CONTRACTOR expressly understands records associated with this project are public records
and agrees to comply with Florida's Public Records law, to include, to:
A. Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by
the CITY in order to perform the services contemplated herein.
B. Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the
CITY would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in
this Florida's Public Records law or as otherwise provided by law.
C. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
D. Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the CITY all
public records in possession of CONTRACTOR upon the termination of the contract and
destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements. CONTRACTOR shall use reasonable efforts to
provide all records stored electronically to the CITY in a format that is compatible with
the information technology systems of the CITY.
E. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO
PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE CITY'S CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, (352) 241-7331.
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10. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents, as listed below are herein made fully a part of this Contract as if herein
repeated.
Document Precedence:
A. This Agreement
B. Purchase Order
C. An applicable Contractor Quote or Statement of Work
D. All documents contained in RFP 24-015 titled Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire
Department and CONTRACTOR's response thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this 18th day of
December 2023.
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AMERICAN JANITORIAL, INC.
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Print Name: Jeff Simmons
Title: VP
Date: 12/20/2023
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CLERWONT
Choice of Champions
RFP No. 24-015
EXHIBIT A
Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
COST OF SERVICES
Fire Department Administration Building -
438 W. Hwy. 50
ADDITIONAL PRICING FOR NON -ROUTINE JANITORIAL SERVICES
Special Event Cleaning
Per Person - Per Hour $
Carpet Cleaning
Cost Per Sq Foot $
Floor Stripping/Sealing/Waxing
Cost Per Sq Foot $
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Cost Per Sq Foot $
27.00
0.23
0.42
0.25
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Request For Proposal #RFP 24-015
Title: Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
3. STATEMENT OF WORK
3.1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A detailed description of the work to be performed is contained in this section. Unless expressly
stated here otherwise, the description of work will apply to all general building areas. Floor
stripping must be performed with a low -speed buffer (for stripping) and a stripping pad. Buffing
must be done with a high-speed buffer. Spot cleaning must be done with a clean white cloth.
The floor finish must be applied with a looped nylon mop.
The janitorial service is scheduled to commence on/about January/February of 2024 and
continue for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
3.2. ROUTINE TASKS OF ALL FACILITIES
A. CLEAN AND DISINFECT DRINKING FOUNTAINS
B. CLEAN AND DISINFECT RESTROOM FIXTURES: No chemical is to be left in toilets or
urinals or on the fixture surfaces.
C. CLEAN AND REFILL FLOOR DRAINS: The respondent shall clean all surfaces of the
floor drains, and pour a solution of germicidal detergent down the floor drain to fill the
drain trap each and every service cycle.
D. WET CLEAN NON -CARPETED FLOORS NCT, Ceramic, rubber, solid vinvl, tile,
excludina anv unfinished stone: such as marble and aranite): The successful respondent
must use neutral detergent solution and equipment as needed to remove soil from non -
carpeted floors. After the floor has been wet cleaned it must have a uniform appearance
free of soil, stains, streaks, swirl marks, detergent film, or any observable soil which can
be removed by damp mopping. In restrooms, the successful respondent must use a
germicidal detergent solution instead of a neutral detergent solution.
1. Floor mats, trash receptacles, and chairs must be moved in order to mop the
entire floor and then be replaced only when the floor is dry.
E. DE -SCALE TOILETS AND URINALS: The successful respondent must use non-acid
bowl cleaners. The bowl cleaners used must not damage the bowls, valves, or fixtures.
The successful respondent must replace fixtures damaged with an identical product.
F. DISINFECT ALL RESTROOM SURFACES: The successful respondent must use an
approved germicidal detergent to damp clean molding and sills, ceramic walls, stall
walls, clean wash basins, clean baseboards, and damp mop all ceramic tile floors.
G. DUSTING FURNITURE SURFACES: The successful respondent must maintain furniture
surfaces free of dust. These surfaces include but are not limited to desks, chairs,
telephones, lamps, tables, counters, cabinets, shelves, windowsills, and other types of
furniture and surfaces or building fixtures. Papers, typewriters, calculators, computers,
staplers, and similar desk items are not to be moved.
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H. DUSTING BUILDING SURFACES: The successful respondent must use HEPA type
vacuum with dusting tools and treated dust cloth to remove all dust, spider webs, dry
soil, litter, etc., from all fixtures and surfaces from the floor up to and including the ceiling
that are visible from the floor surface below or adjacent floor levels, balconies, stairs, etc.
This includes exposed surfaces of lights, ledges, walls, ceilings, ceiling -mounted fans,
partitions, rails, vertical and horizontal blinds, and other types of fixtures and surfaces
which are not considered to be furniture surfaces or specialty equipment below and
including the ceiling surface.
EMPTY RECEPTACLES AND REPLACE LINERS: In addition to normal trash removal,
the successful respondent must remove all litter, cans, paper, and other containers
marked "TRASH" regardless of their location. If not clearly marked TRASH it shall not be
removed. The successful respondent must break down cardboard boxes that are left for
disposal and place them into dumpsters. The successful respondent must replace all
trash receptacle liners daily with a new trash receptacle liner of the proper size. The
successful respondent must remove non -permanent stains and soil from the interior and
exterior of trash receptacles including tops or lids.
J. REFILL DISPENSERS: The successful respondent must check and refill each toilet
paper dispenser, hand soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, feminine items, etc. daily,
in accordance with the directions of the suppliers and manufacturer. Replacement soap
cartridges shall be of the type designed for the dispenser. When a dispenser is broken or
missing parts the respondent must notify the City by the end of the work shift.
K. SPOT CLEAN BUILDING SURFACES: The successful respondent must ensure all
foreign substances are removed from the surfaces of ledges, windows, partition glass,
window sills, blinds, fire extinguishers, walls, doors, frames and sills, pictures, partitions,
rails, stainless steel, chrome, brass, and other types of fixtures and surfaces.
L. REMOVE CARPET STAINS: The successful respondent must use carpet stain remover
and gum remover to remove carpet stains and gummy soil from floor mats and all carpet
surfaces when present. The successful respondent must use stain remover and
equipment approved by the City to remove the stain when first discovered (within 24
hours). Stains are considered any discoloring of the carpet that covers an area of four
(4) square feet or less.
M. SPOT CLEAN FURNITURE: The successful respondent must ensure all foreign
substances are removed from the surfaces of chairs, telephones, cleared surfaces of
desks, lamps, tables, cabinets, counters, shelves, and other types of furniture and
surfaces which are not considered to be building surfaces or building fixtures.
Upholstered furniture should be cleaned using appropriate vacuum cleaner attachments
and spot cleaned if necessary to remove stains or heavy soils.
N. SPRAY BUFF: Spray buffing must be used to restore a uniform gloss and protective
finish to resilient tile or terrazzo floors that are finished with a floor finish. All spray buff
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solutions shall be removed from the baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, etc. High -
traffic areas may require more frequent services than outlined in this section.
O. MAINTAINING MARBLE, GRANITE, TRAVERTINE, AND TERRAZZO (non -finished):
Dust mop with an untreated dust mop and spot cleaning will be accomplished as soon
as possible after a spill occurs. Some sites require daily wet mopping of the floor with a
neutral solution. Mopped floors must be free from streaks, spots, stains, smears,
mop strands, and other unsightly appearances.
P. CARPET CARE: Only approved vacuum equipment will be used to perform all
vacuuming in City facilities. Indoor air quality standards require that only HEPA-type filter
vacuums be used. Cloth and disposable / paper vacuum bags must be emptied in
accordance with the vacuum manufacturer's specifications. The successful respondent
must vacuum carpets and mats daily to remove visible soil and debris from the carpet
surface and from within the carpet pile. All moveable furnishings will be moved to
vacuum and replaced in their original locations. Staples shall be removed from the
carpet. The successful respondent must use a hose and brush or crevice attachment to
vacuum areas inaccessible to the carpet vacuum.
1. All vacuums must be capable of edge cleaning with built-in hose and carry auxiliary
tools.
2. Must be capable of height adjustment.
3. Equipped with filters capable of removing 99.97% of all airborne contaminants.
Q. BI-ANNUALLY CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR GLASS: The successful respondent must clean
all entrances and entryway glass. The framework must also be cleaned. This applies to
all exterior glass. The respondent must clean exterior glass at times that do not interfere
with pedestrian traffic.
R. CLEAN PERIMETER WINDOW GLASS AND INTERIOR GLASS: The successful
respondent must clean all interior sides of the glass at perimeter walls and both sides of
all interior glass, i.e., walls doors, partitions, etc. The successful respondent must clean
the glass at times that do not interfere with normal operations of City business.
S. CLEAN WALKWAYS: The successful respondent must pick up litter, clean and sweep
all facility entrance walkways surrounding the buildings. All trash receptacles and
cigarette urns shall be emptied; trash removed from these areas and the receptacle
liners securely replaced.
T. STAIRWELLS: The respondent shall keep stairwells free of dirt, dust, cobwebs, trash,
litter, etc. in all stairwells. Stairwells are to be damp mopped. Walls, handrails and risers
shall be kept clean.
U. MACHINE SCRUB FLOORS: Respondent shall use floor machines with scrubbing
brushes with detergent or degreaser solution to remove soil and stains from floor
surfaces such as concrete, brick or pavers, grouted tile, and other such uneven or rough
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floors. Respondent shall remove all splash marks from baseboards, doors, walls,
furniture, and other such surfaces.
V. RECONDITIONING OF NON -CARPETED FLOORS (VCT, ceramic, rubber, solid vinvl
tile, excluding anv unfinished stone, marble, or granite): The successful respondent must
remove soil, scratches, and scuff marks and the top layer of floor finish from non -
carpeted floors. The successful respondent must apply a minimum of two (2) additional
coats of non-skid floor finish within one (1) inch of baseboards and furniture sitting
directly on the floor. After the finish has dried, the reflection shall be uniform and no
streaks, swirls, or scratches shall be visible. All lightweight furniture must be moved for
the application of the finish and then replaced after the finish has dried.
W. STRIP AND REFINISH NON -CARPETED FLOORS (VCT, ceramic, rubber, solid vinvl
tiles, excluding anv unfinished stone, marble, or granite): The successful respondent
must completely remove all non -permanent floor finish and sealer from resilient tile and
from baseboards, furniture, and partition legs and bases. After the floor finish has been
removed, the respondent shall apply at least two (2) coats of floor seal and three (3)
coats of non-skid floor finish to resilient tiles. Respondent shall remove all floor seal,
floor finish, stripper, and stripping slurry from baseboards, furniture, and other such
areas. In high -traffic areas or if the respondent does not wet mop, spray buff, or
recondition floors, the floors may require a more frequent schedule for stripping. The
frequency will then be determined by the City.
X. OVERHEAD CLEANING: The successful respondent must perform cleaning of all
fixtures and surfaces from the floor up to and including the ceiling around fixtures. This
includes exposed surfaces of lights, vents, HVAC diffusers, grilles, light fixtures,
skylights, ceiling fans, etc.
Y. ELEVATORS: All walls and related surfaces are to be wiped down using appropriate
cleaning products. All elevator ceilings, walls, and fixtures will be dusted. The floors will
be damp mopped or vacuumed and spot cleaned as appropriate. All related surfaces
shall be cleaned and kept stain free. Door tracks shall be kept clean and free from the
accumulation of soil or litter. All malfunctioning lights, buttons, arrows, buzzers, etc. will
be reported to the City by the end of the work shift.
Z. CHEMICAL BRANDS: A list of chemicals to be used for this contract must be submitted
to the City prior to the commencement of the Contract. This list will remain current at all
times. No chemical will be introduced into any city building without prior approval from
the City. The successful respondent must submit a list to the City defining the product
use, brand name, manufacturer's complete name, address, telephone number, and
MSDS. Bleach, ammonia, and acid products must not be used or maintained on
the premises.
AA.LABELING: All solution containers shall be labeled with a label provided by its
manufacturer or with a photocopy of the label from the chemical container and HMIG
(Hazardous Material Identification Guide) labels.
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BB.SLIP RESISTANCE: The successful respondent must verify that all floor finishes and
sealers meet or exceed industry standards as established by the Chemical Specialties
Manufacturer's Association. Floor finishing materials must have a static "coefficient of
friction" of at least 0.5 when tested by a slip meter. Spray buff solutions and other such
chemicals applied to non -carpeted floors shall provide adequate protection against
slippery floors.
Z.3. ROUTINE WORK TASKS BY FACILITY
Work Procedure Schedule
This schedule reflects only the minimum requirements. More frequent attention may be
required as determined by the City. Frequency of cleaning may be adjusted for seasonal
facilities and subsequent billings would reflect frequency change as approved by City.
• FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING — 439 WEST HWY. 50
GENERAL OFFICE AREAS DAILY: Fire Administration Buildinq — Five days per week —
Mondav through Fridav after 5:00 p.m.
• Empty all trash cans and replace liners.
• Dust all furniture, counters, desks and horizontal surfaces.
• Clean all restrooms (replace toilet paper, soap, deodorant blocks and towels as needed).
• Sweep and mop all floors. Allow no splash marks or water stains on baseboards.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas.
• Clean glass doors and stationary entrance panels, inside and out including frames.
• Sweep outside walk area.
• Spot clean hand smudges and other blemishes on vertical surfaces in high traffic areas.
• Clean drinking fountain.
• Strip and wax floors (twice a year January and July). Deep clean corners and grout in
ceramic tile floors.
• Dust blinds as needed.
• Clean AC vents as needed.
• Shampoo and steam clean carpet (twice a year - January and July)
• Clean all carpet stains 2' x 2' or smaller.
• Was and disinfect all trash receptacles.
BI-ANNUALLY: Twice per vear — January and July.
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• All exterior windows and frames shall be brush cleaned and squeegeed and all framing
wiped dry.
3.4. CUSTODIAL SERVICE PERFORMANCE AND WORK HOURS
Services must be performed as directed by the ROUTINE WORK TASKS BY FACILITY except
for the City of Clermont observed holidays.
A. Turnoff the lights.
B. Close and lock doors, interior and exterior.
C. Activate the security alarm system.
City of Clermont holidays include:
• New Year's Day (First day of January)
• Memorial Day (Third Monday in May)
• Independence Day (Fourth day of July)
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day (Eleventh day of November)
• Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
• Day after Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Friday in November)
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (24th & 25th day of December)
3.5. INSPECTIONS
Inspections will be performed by the Fire Department designated employee.
3.6. PAYMENT
Submit invoices to each facility and contact person as listed below. Payment for services will be
made on a monthly basis and must be approved by the Department Director.
Location of Facilities
Contact Person
1 Fire Department Administration Building, 439 West Hwy. 50, Clermont, FL 34711 Rick Casler
3.7. ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
The City reserves the sole right to add or delete locations to the resulting contract at any time.
The City will provide the successful respondent a written notice no less than five (5) full working
days in advance of which areas are to be added to or deleted from the normal custodial service
schedule. Invoice adjustments will be negotiable based on similar space and duties.
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If space is added to the schedule, it must be cleaned in accordance with the specifications for
similar space. The period for adding to or deducting from the payments will start on the effective
date of the notice and continue for the time period specified in the notice.
3.8. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Services not specifically identified in any contract derived from this solicitation may be added
upon mutual consent of the contracting parties. If utilized as an option, the successful
respondent must furnish the City with detailed pricing for all costs associated with the services
requested.
3.9. FAILURE TO SUPPLY
The successful respondent must make every attempt to supply the awarded services within the
time frame(s) requested on each order. Failure to supply may be cause -in -need for the City to
procure in the open market services meeting or similar to those specified in the contract.
3.10. PAYMENT DEDUCTIONS
It is the objective of the City to obtain full cleaning performance in accordance with the terms,
conditions, and specifications and at the quality standards of work set forth in this solicitation. To
this end, the City will contract for the complete performance of each cleaning job as identified in
the specifications and deductions will, therefore, be made in accordance with the following
stipulations, i.e., the City will not pay for work that is not completed:
A. If services are not completed within a reasonable amount of time after personnel is
notified, a deduction will be made from the monthly payment due. A reasonable amount
of time will be consistent with the frequency of the specified services, for example within
twenty-four (24) hours for daily tasks and within seven (7) days for a weekly task.
B. Should the successful respondent fail to perform the services required under the
contract, the City may, at its option, retain all or part of the monthly payment otherwise
due until any service discrepancies are corrected. Repeated service discrepancies by
the respondent will entitle the City to terminate the contract in accordance with the
termination for cause listed therein.
This is a SERVICE CONTRACT and services not rendered on the day specified cannot be
made up, all tasks missed will result in deductions.
3.11. CONFORMANCE TESTING
The City reserves the right to test all goods delivered during the life of the contract, at an
independent laboratory, to be designated by the City. The laboratory tests may include each
item of the specifications to determine whether the goods are in conformity therewith. Tests will
be made on goods selected at random from deliveries made under the contract. The successful
respondent is liable for testing where the result shows that the goods are not equal to or do not
conform to the specifications. If the result of any additional test shows that the goods delivered
and tested conform to the specifications, then, in such case the expense of making such test
shall be paid by the City.
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3.12. EMPLOYEE LIST
The successful respondent must provide with their response an itemized list of the proposed
number of employees, including the number of supervisory personnel, to be assigned to the
building. The successful respondent must provide the City with a list of employees who will fill in
for vacations, sick leave, and any time off.
3.13. PERSONNEL BACKGROUND CHECK
The successful respondent must provide the Police Department with a complete list of
personnel, including a full name, address, telephone number, social security number, copy of
Drivers License, and an NCIC/FCIC Criminal History Background Check for each individual
employee before the date of hire and within ten (10) calendar days after City notification to enter
into a contract. This information must be kept current throughout the contract term, including the
replacement of employees.
Custodians must be employees of the successful respondent; day laborers are not acceptable.
A brief resume must be submitted to the City's Contract Manager and Crew Supervisor. (The
City's Contract Manager and Crew Supervisor may be the same person.) This information must
also be kept current throughout the contract term including the replacement of employees. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject any Contract Managers or Crew Supervisors from the
successful respondent.
A. Contract Manager: The Contract Manager will be responsible for the management and
scheduling of work to be performed under the contract and must possess at least five (5)
years of recent (within the past 10 years) experience in the management of custodial
service type operations of the approximate square footage to be maintained as per this
solicitation.
B. Crew Supervisor: All Crew Supervisors engaged in directing the work to be
accomplished under the contract must possess at least three (3) years of recent (within
the past five (5) years) supervisory capacity experience directing custodial service type
operations of the approximate square footage to be maintained as per this solicitation.
C. Employees: The successful respondent must not conduct recruiting, hiring, or
interviewing in any building covered by the contract at any time. All cleaning personnel
must be provided with at least eight hours of training before the cleaner can work alone
in any City building. This training can be in -class training, on-the-job training, or a
combination of both. However, no cleaner will be assigned to work alone until the
training hours are completed.
3.14. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
At no time will the successful respondent allow any person into the building other than bona fide
employees of the company. At no time must the respondent's employees allow family members,
friends, etc. to be on the grounds or parking lot of the facility during working hours, other than to
pick up or drop-off an employee.
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3.15. SUPERVISION
General: The successful respondent must arrange for a contract manager (who must be an
employee of the contractor) and crew supervisors for the contract work. The contract manager
must be available at all times when the contract work is in progress, to receive notices, reports,
or requests from the City. The City will not be responsible for supervising the respondent's
employees.
Definitions:
A. The term "Contract Manager" means a person, designated in writing by the successful
respondent, who has complete authority to act for the company during the term of the
contract. The Contract Manager must have the authority to accept notices, inspection
reports, and all other correspondence on behalf of the company.
B. The term "Crew Supervisor" means those persons designated to supervise the work of
the custodial crews and must be designated in writing by the contractor as the person
who has authority to act for the contractor on a day-to-day basis at the site. The "Crew
Supervisor" will be on site at all times when routine tasks are being performed.
C. City of Clermont Personnel — Contract Administrators
The Clermont Fire Chief or his designee will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of
the contract.
3.16. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
The successful respondent is responsible for ensuring that its employees do not disturb papers
on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets, use office equipment including but not limited to
copiers, fax machines, and telephones. If the City brings unacceptable work and appearance
habits of the respondent's employees to the attention of the contractor's on -site supervisor, and
corrective action is not immediately taken the City may at its sole discretion, deem such failure a
material breach and cause for immediate termination of the contract. It will be the responsibility
of the successful respondent to establish ample procedures relating to its employees for theft or
wrongful use of City or employee property. The City will retain the right to remove any personnel
on City property in the act of wrongful doing as determined by the City.
3.17. UNIFORMS
The successful respondent must furnish appropriate and identifiable uniforms for the individual
employee and wear photo identification (frontal face). Said employees must present a neat,
clean, and well-groomed appearance when providing services at any and all City Facilities.
3.18. WORK PERFORMANCE/ACCOUNTABILITY
The successful respondent is not responsible for cleaning any electronic equipment
If the City finds that repairs or changes are required to the building, its contents, or its
accessories, etc., which in the opinion of the City are rendered necessary as the result of the
respondent's use of materials, equipment, or workmanship which are inferior, defective, or not in
accordance with the terms of the contract, the contractor must, within twenty-four (24) hours of
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receipt of notice from the City place in satisfactory condition, in every particular, all of such work,
correct all defects, and shall make good any work or material, or equipment and contents of said
building or site disturbed in making such restoration, at no additional cost to the City.
In any case, where the fulfilling of the requirements of the contract or restoration work embraced
in or required thereby, the respondent disturbs any work being performed under another
contract, he shall restore such disturbed work to a condition satisfactory to the City at no
additional cost to the City.
3.19. BUILDING SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL
The successful respondent will be furnished with means of access to all areas requiring
custodial services. Any keys issued to the successful respondent for such use must not be
duplicated by the successful respondent or their employees. These keys are to be returned to
the City at the end of the service period.
Any area to which the respondent is provided access by means of a key must be opened for the
purpose of custodial services only. Immediately upon completion of custodial service, the area
must be secured. No person or persons must be permitted access by any contract personnel.
No exterior door or interior door must be propped open. Exterior doors must remain locked
during cleaning if after hours.
If keys are lost, the successful respondent will pay for necessary lock changes and all
replacement keys.
Certain areas within the facilities contain confidential and sensitive records, these areas may be
cleaned only at times when a representative of the City is present or otherwise specified. Keys
will not be provided to these areas.
The successful respondent is to provide secure storage for their employee's personal
possessions if necessary. The City will not be responsible to any of the contractor employees
for loss of personal property.
3.20. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF EQUIPMENT
AND WRONGFUL USE
It will be the responsibility of the successful respondent to establish and inform the City of
procedures related to their employees to prevent theft of the property of the City and their
employees.
It will be the responsibility of the successful respondent to establish adequate procedures to
eliminate wrongful use by respondent employees of the City property or of its employees. This
property includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Telephone System Equipment
• Computer Equipment
• Audio/Video Equipment
• Office Equipment (copiers, fax machines, etc.)
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• Kitchen Appliances
• Foods, Drinks, etc.
3.21. WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULING
Cleaning services must be performed at the close of each normal workday (5:00 p.m.), Monday
through Friday, or as otherwise specified except where special arrangements are made and
properly documented. A periodic task cleaning schedule must be maintained in the "Custodial
Log" at each facility provided by the successful respondent. The successful respondent is
responsible for cleaning an area later in the work schedule if there is a meeting or special event.
The City will provide a minimum of three (3) workday notice of special events requiring schedule
modifications.
3.22. NON-INTERFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
The work must be carried on in such a manner that there will be no interruption to or
interference with the proper execution of City business. Verbal interaction between respondents'
employees and building occupants must be kept to a minimum.
A. All persons employed while at work, and on the premises, must comply with all building
regulations.
The successful respondent agrees to alter work methods, schedules, and procedures if the City
determines that they are detrimental to City operations. Such alteration must not be the cause
for additional charges to the City.
3.23. DUE CARE BY CLEANING PERSONNEL
The successful respondent must not allow smoking by their employees in City facilities. The
successful respondent must not allow the consumption of food or drink in areas other than those
locations assigned to the respondent; i.e., equipment storage areas or snack areas approved by
the City.
It will be the successful respondent's responsibility to clean up and/or rectify any damage to City
property caused by any individual connected with the successful respondent, to the City's
satisfaction.
3.24. RESTRICTED USE OF TELEPHONE
The successful respondent and their employees must not use City property in any manner for
any personal advantage, business gain, or other personal endeavors. Unauthorized use of
City phones is not allowed.
3.25. NOTIFICATION OF NEEDED REPAIRS
The successful respondent must promptly notify the City's Contract Manager of needed repairs
and/or damages to soap, paper towels, and other restroom dispensers, as well as other
damaged or malfunctioning fixtures and building accessories that are observed during the
performance of services. This notice must be received within a reasonable time as determined
by the City.
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3.26. EMERGENCY SERVICES
If an emergency arises (such as flooding of a particular section of a building) the successful
respondent must divert their workforce, or such part thereof as deemed necessary by the City,
from their normal assigned duties to meet the conditions. When these employees are no longer
needed to respond to the emergency, they must be directed by the successful respondent to
return to their normal duties. The successful respondent will not be penalized because the
normal daily work which otherwise would have been performed had to be neglected, but every
effort must be made to complete the contract requirements.
3.27. SAFETY
It is the responsibility of the successful respondent to provide all materials and training to insure
a safe working environment for their employees, City employees as well as the public. The
successful respondent must meet all federal, state, and local requirements. The successful
respondent, if requested by City's Contract Manager, must provide material safety data sheets
(MSDS) on all chemicals utilized. Examples of safety procedures are:
• Signs placed on elevator doors while hauling trash.
• Barricades and/or signs warning of wet floors.
• Barricades and/or signs warning of overhead work in progress.
• Signs indicating restroom cleaning operations in progress.
• Only professionally made signs, approved by the City will be used.
3.28. EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
It is the responsibility of the successful respondent to furnish the City with names and chemical
formulas of all waxes and cleaning materials being used (MSDS). All chemicals and supplies
must meet State, Federal and local guidelines for the work proposed.
The successful respondent must provide and maintain all cleaning equipment and materials to
complete the cleaning as specified herein; including but not limited to cleaners, disinfectants,
bleach, floor care cleaners, protective coatings, etc. The successful respondent must also
include brooms, mops (wet and dry/dry dust mops), mop handles, dust pans, bowl mops, bowl
brushes, putty knives, dusters, sponges, rags, window squeegees, floor pads, rubber gloves,
spray bottles, floor machines, vacuum cleaners, etc. The successful respondent must provide all
supplies (including trash liners) with the exception of toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap
which will be supplied by the City. Installation of said supplies will be the respondent's
responsibility, except where special arrangements are made and approved by the City.
The City will provide, if applicable, storage space for equipment (brooms, mops, vacuums, etc.).
All equipment will be available for use by the successful respondent staff.
• NOTE: All supplies must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and instructions. All containers must be labeled with the
manufacturer's brand name, the name of the product, and its recommended use.
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• NOTE: All equipment used in the cleaning operation of any City facility must be in good
safe operating condition as required by OSHA. Equipment with broken or exposed
electric wires will not be used. Upon completion of the workday, all equipment will be
properly stored or removed from the facility. Nothing will be left out in the open.
Paper products will be picked up at Public Services, 400 12th Street, Clermont, Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Paper products will be inventoried at the front desk.
The City will have the final authority regarding the products that are installed in City facilities and
may require the discontinuation of a product that is found to be unacceptable for any reason.
3.29. GREEN PRODUCTS
All products and chemical solutions provided and used must be certified under Green Seal
Standard GS-37 or GS-40, or Environmental Choice Standard ECP-57. These standards
require that:
• The product must be a concentrate.
• The undiluted product must not contain any ingredients that are carcinogens or known to
cause reproductive toxicity.
• Undiluted products must not be toxic to humans, not be corrosive to the skin or eyes, not
be a skin sensitizer, not be combustible, and not be toxic to aquatic life.
• The product must not contain substances that contribute significantly to the production of
photochemical smog, tropospheric ozone, or poor indoor air quality.
• The product used must not contain more than 0.5% by weight or total phosphorus.
• The primary package must be recyclable or the manufacturer must provide for returning
and refilling of their packages.
• The product manufacturer must identify any fragrances on their MSDS. Any ingredient
added to the product as a fragrance must follow guidelines as interpreted by the
international fragrance association.
• The products must not contain alkyl phenol ethoxylates, dibutyl phthalate heavy metals,
ozone -depleting compounds, or optical brighteners.
• The product must not be tested on animals.
All custodial staff must be instructed in the proper use of all products to conform to the
manufacturer's instructions, insuring maximized health and economic benefits of the program.
All custodial staff must be made aware of restricted non-compliance chemical use.
3.30. TRASH AND WASTE REMOVAL PROCEDURES
All waste going into dumpsters must be bagged or placed in closed containers before disposal.
It will be the successful respondent's responsibility to provide said containers and bags. All
cardboard containers must be broken down before disposal or recycled.
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The successful respondent must provide appropriate equipment for trash removal so as to avoid
the possibility of floor damage due to the dragging of trash bags through office areas.
3.31. AREAS REQUIRING STRICT SANITIZING
Holding cell areas must be cleaned including disinfecting in and around urinals or water closets
on a daily basis.
Sanitary disposal containers must be emptied, cleaned, sanitized, properly dried, and provided
with a new liner daily. Waxed paper liners are to be used in all sanitary napkin disposal
receptacles.
3.32. SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS
The successful respondent must ensure that special care is taken to maintain areas containing
computer equipment as dust free as possible. This should entail vacuuming and/or dry mopping
and wet mopping.
The successful respondent must instruct their cleaning personnel on the proper manner in
which to perform their duties around sensitive equipment. This must include the identification
and usage of the proper electrical circuits to use with their equipment.
Extreme caution while cleaning will also be given to:
• Avoidance of power interruption to devices.
• The use of the same circuit by cleaning equipment and sensitive devices at any one
given time. The successful respondent must contact the City's Contract Manager for
identification of these areas.
• The use of cleaning equipment near sensitive equipment.
• The use of only those cleaning products is guaranteed not to damage sensitive
electronic equipment.
• The use of cleaning products on or around sensitive devices.
• The appropriate method of cleaning equipment and its surrounding areas.
• Dry dust computer drafting plotters only.
• Do not use power strips as a source of electrical power for any cleaning equipment.
3.33. SAFETY
It is the responsibility of the successful respondent to insure work safety, provide sufficient
required insurance, comply with all safety codes, laws, and requirements, and to include any
cost of such safety requirements in the project bid. No additional compensation will be allowed
for the cost of such compliance.
3.34. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
No respondent or subcontractor holding a service contract with the City, for any dollar amount,
will pay any of its employees working on the contract less than the minimum wage specified in
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may result in contract termination by the City.
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Choice of Champions
City of Clermont
Procurement Services
Freddy Suarez, Procurement Services Director
685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
EVALUATION SUMMARY
RFP No. RFP 24-015
Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm
PHASE 1
EVALUATORS
Rick Casler Assistant Chief Administration
Kathy Johnston Assistant Chief
Pamela McDuffee Fire- Office Manager
Freddy Suarez Procurement Services Director
(non -voting member)
MEETING SUMMARY
The Evaluation Committee met on December 7, 2023, at 1:30 pm. to receive the scoring of the proposals. The scoring of the
proposals was done individually by each evaluator through OpenGov. At the time of the meeting, the Procurement Services Director
provided the score summary to the committee and proceeded to review the scores. The Evaluation Committee agreed on the score
summary and opted to rank the proposals in the same order. The Evaluation Committee recommends an award to American
Janitorial, Inc. (AJI).
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CLER ONT
Chace of Champions'
AGGREGATE SCORES SUMMARY
American Janitorial, Inc.
SCSI, Southern Cleaning
Service Inc
City Wide Facility Solutions
EcoBrite Services
Mega Service Solutions
No Stress No Mess Cleaning
Services LLC
Zaharaly Cleaners,lnc
Clean Space inc
www.inspired-hope.com
Power House Unit 007
Omega Maintenance
Company
Spruced Up Cleaning Services
Contractors Enterprises
TGC commercial cleaning LLC
96
95.5
84
85
63
63
60.5
50.5
66
59
55
57.5
40.5
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Procurement Services
Freddy Suarez, Procurement Services Director
685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
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City of Clermont
Procurement Services
Freddy Suarez, Procurement Services Director
685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
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EVALUATION RESULTS
RFP No. RFP 24-015
Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
Omega 4.7 4.7 5.3 5.7 5.3 5.7 7.7 4 3.7
Maintenance
Company
Spruced Up 8 1.7 5.7 6 5 5 5.7 2 6
Cleaning
Services
Contractors 3.7 5 3 6.7 2.7 1.7 4.7 2 1.7
Enterprises
TGC 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1.3 0
commercial
cleaning LLC
(American Janitorial, Inc.
98
SCSI, Southern Cleaning Service Inc
94.33
City Wide Facility Solutions
90.17
EcoBrite Services
87
Mega Service Solutions
75.75
No Stress No Mess Cleaning Services LLC
73.83
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Request For Proposal - Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
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EVALUATION RESULTS
RFP No. RFP 24-015
Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
Clean Space inc
www.inspired-hope.com
Power House Unit 007
Omega Maintenance Company
Spruced Up Cleaning Services
Contractors Enterprises
TGC commercial cleaning LLC
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Introduction Letter 1 0-10 Points
68.5
64.17
61.83
60.83
55.33
40.17
10 (10% of Total)
Description:
Introduction letter identifying the respondent's professional specialization and other items requested in this section of the solicitation.
Description:
If NO license and insurance are provided accordingly, the respondent will receive a zero and be disqualified.
• If license and insurance were provided accordingly = 5 pts.
• If no license and insurance were provided = 0 pts.
EVALUATION SUMMARY
Request For Proposal -Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
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EVALUATION RESULTS
RFP No. RFP 24-015
Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
Company Background
Description:
Company Experience
Description:
Company existence for at least five (5) years under the present name.
Personnel Experience
0-10 Points
0-10 Points
0-10 Points
Description:
The experience and qualifications of the personnel assigned to the supervisory team.
Methodology and Approach
0-10 Points
Description:
Thorough understanding of the methodology and approach towards janitorial services.
EVALUATION SUMMARY
Request For Proposal -Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
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5 (5% of Total)
15 (15% of Total)
20 (20% of Total)
15 (15% of Total)
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CLER ONT
Chace of Champions'
City of Clermont
Procurement Services
Freddy Suarez, Procurement Services Director
685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711
Description:
The maximum number of points will be awarded to the lowest responsive overall price. All other respondents will receive points in this category weighted to how
their cost fares against the lowest -cost proposal.
Business Location
0-5 Points
5 (5% of Total)
Description:
The physical location of the business. In order to receive points, the respondent main office must be located in Lake County for at least two (2) years.
• If the respondent is located in Lake County = 5 pts.
• All other respondents = 2 pts.
Quality of Submittal
0-10 Points
Description:
Rate the clarity, conciseness, and compliance with the requirements of the solicitation.
EVALUATION SUMMARY
Request For Proposal -Janitorial Services for the Clermont Fire Department
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5 (5% of Total)