Proposals for Town owned beach facilities for seasonal cleanings of bathroom and shower facilities and amenities

Location: Maine
Posted: Jan 22, 2026
Due: Feb 19, 2026
Agency: Town of Scarborough, Maine
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • M - Operation of Government Owned Facilities
Solicitation No: RFP 302026
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RFP 302026
Description

The Town of Scarborough’s Community Services Department is requesting proposals for Town owned beach facilities for seasonal cleanings of bathroom and shower facilities and amenities. Typical cleanings are finished at sites by 7:00 a.m. to prepare for the full day of operation. The town will be seeking additional services in a separate RFP for trash removal and Beach Area Services that vendors can additionally send in a proposal to be considered for combined services. Please note the Town purchases all chemicals and supplies for beach cleanings.

RPF 302026

Pre-Bid Date Bid Opening Awarded
- 2/19/2026
Notes

All bids must be submitted by Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
302026
Seasonal Beach Bathroom Cleaning
Town of Scarborough
P.O. Box 360
259 U.S. Route One
Scarborough, Maine 04070-0360
Released on January 21, 2026
Proposals Due on February 19, 2026
RFP 302026
Jan 21, 2026 ​
Instructions:
Request for Proposals
Sealed Proposals will be received in the Town Clerk’s Office, Scarborough Town Hall, 259 US
Route 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074 until 10:00 am on February 19, 2026 from parties
interested in providing a submittal package for the Town of Scarborough Season Beach
Bathroom Cleaning.
The proposals, if mailed, should be addressed as noted below: Faxed proposals will not be
considered.
Attention: Town of Scarborough, Purchasing Agent
Request for Proposal (RFP) Number: 302026
Seasonal Beach Bathroom Cleaning
259 US Route One
PO BOX 360
Scarborough, ME, 04070-0360
The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.
These proposals will not be publicly opened.
A Vendor’s failure to submit its proposal prior to the deadline will cause the proposal to
be disqualified. Late proposals or amendments will not be opened or accepted for
evaluation.
All proposals submitted shall become property of the Town of Scarborough and will not
be returned.
Contact Information:
For questions related to the RFP process:
Kim Morrison, Purchasing Specialist
Email – kmorrison@scarboroughmaine.org
Phone 207-730-4083 / Fax 207-730 4088
The preferred contact method is email. All inquiries or requests concerning this Request for
Proposals shall be made in writing and must be received before the close of business two
days prior to the deadline to the attention of Kim Morrison, Purchasing Specialist. The Town
is not responsible for oral interpretations given by any Town employee or representative.
Prospective bidders are responsible for registering with the Purchasing department in order to
receive any amendments or addendums to the Proposal.
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RFP 302026
Jan 21, 2026 ​
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Town of Scarborough’s Community Services Department is requesting proposals for Town owned beach
facilities for seasonal cleanings of bathroom and shower facilities and amenities. Typical cleanings are
finished at sites by 7:00 a.m. to prepare for the full day of operation. The town will be seeking additional
services in a separate RFP for trash removal and Beach Area Services that vendors can additionally send in a
proposal to be considered for combined services. Please note the Town purchases all chemicals and
supplies for beach cleanings.
Services shall include, but are not limited to:
· Daily cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms (men’s, women’s, and/or unisex)
· Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, countertops, mirrors, doors, and partitions
· Sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting floors
· Restocking consumables (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.) as specified by the agency.
· Emptying and relining trash, large receptacles are on site for disposal.
· Removal of graffiti from restroom interiors and exteriors (as needed)
· Reporting maintenance issues, vandalism, or safety hazards immediately. Fixing these issues if
possible.
· Deep cleaning services on a scheduled or as-needed basis
Bathroom Service Dates:
5/22/26-9/7/26 (Daily) – 110 total days
*** Please indicate price per day and/or per cleaning for each specified site below:
Bathrooms:
Co-Op Fishing Pier-
· 2 single stall bathrooms
Pine Point-
· 3 single stall bathrooms
· 1 men’s room (2 urinals, 2 single stalls)
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RFP 302026
Jan 21, 2026 ​
· 2 outdoor showers
Ferry Beach-
· 2 single stall bathrooms
· 2 outdoor showers
Higgins Beach
· 1 men’s room (1 urinal, 1 stall)
· 1 women's room (2 stalls)
· outdoor shower w/foot wash
· indoor heated shower room
Vendors shall provide detailed pricing including quantities and cost of materials and labor
for work proposed in the RFP. Pricing should include all costs returning the work site to the
pre-work condition found.
The Town of Scarborough is exempt from Maine Sales Tax which should not be included in the
proposal.
Standard Terms and Conditions:
The Town of Scarborough reserves the right to amend this RFP prior to the proposal due date.
All amendments and additional information will be posted on the Town website:
www.scarboroughmaine.org. The Town reserves the right to waive any informality in proposals,
to accept the proposals or portions thereof, and to reject any and all proposals, should it be
deemed in the best interest of the Town to do so. Nothing in this document shall require the
Town of Scarborough to proceed with Engineering and/or any of the identified services. The
Town reserves the right to substantiate Respondent’s qualifications, capability to perform, and
availability and past performance record.
The cost for developing the proposal is the sole responsibility of the Consultant. All proposals
submitted become the property of the Town.
The Town reserves the right to approve subcontractors. All work performed under contract to
the Town becomes the property of the Town in the format specified by the Town.
Payment for agreements for the undisputed purchase of goods or services provided to the
Town, will be made within 30 days of the receipt of a proper billing or the delivery of the goods
or services to the location(s) specified in the agreement, whichever is later.
The Town of Scarborough is exempt from all Federal Excise Taxes.
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RFP 302026
Jan 21, 2026 ​
The Town of Scarborough is exempt from all State of Maine Sales Taxes.
A Certificate of Insurance is required from all consultants, contractors and vendors doing
business with the Town of Scarborough. Within two (2) weeks of the Notice of Award,
Consultant must submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Scarborough as
“additional insured.” Failure to furnish the required certificate within the required timeframe
may result in the proposal being rejected.
The successful Consultant(s) selected shall agree to defend, indemnify and hold the Town
harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, causes of action and judgments arising from
or related to Consultant’s performance, including claims of professional malpractice or
negligence. Such indemnity shall include the Town’s reasonable attorneys' fees as well.
The above referenced indemnity shall be in addition to and as a complement to the below
described insurance coverage, which coverage is a mandatory requirement of this RFP and any
award hereunder.
Specifically, the successful Consultant(s) shall provide the following coverage(s) and amount(s).
Commercial General Liability $2,000,000.00 Automobile Liability $1,000,000.00 Workers
Compensation $1,000,000.00 Errors and Omissions $1,000,000.00 Umbrella Coverage
$2,000,000.00
Proposer List (plus posting on the town’s website):
RB Landscaping and Removal
Maine Cleaning Solutions
Pristine House Cleaning
TBLJD Cleaning Services
CleanCraft Services
Maine Custodial Services
ryanbreton4@gmail.com
S.mainecleaning@gmail.com
support@pristinecleaningme.com
bigwright02@hotmail.com
Eb@cleancraft.services
mainecustodialservices@gmail.com
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