REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
JANITORIAL SERVICES
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES
Solicitation No: 2025-21-7830
Proposal Opening Date:
February 10, 2026
2:00 p.m. CST
City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge Office
Office of the Mayor-President
Division of Purchasing
Issued: January 7, 2026
NOTE TO PROPOSERS:
1) Submit a separate set of Proposal Forms with all required information as your Proposal.
2) Retain the complete set of Specifications and Contract Documents for your file.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Background
1.1.1 Purpose
1.1.2 Goals and Objectives
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Schedule of Events
1.4 Proposal Submittal
1.5 Proposal Response Format
1.5.1 Number of Response Copies
1.5.2 Legibility/Clarity
1.6 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, Proprietary Information
1.7 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal
1.7.1 Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference & Job Site visit
1.7.2 Proposer Inquiry Period
1.8 Errors and Omissions in Proposal
1.9 Proposal Guarantee NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS RFP
1.10 Performance Bond NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS RFP
1.11 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals
1.12 Withdrawal of Proposal
1.13 Material in the RFP
1.14 Waiver of Administrative Informalities
1.15 Proposal Rejection
1.16 Ownership of Proposal
1.17 Cost of Offer Preparation
1.18 Non-negotiable Contract Terms
1.19 Taxes
1.20 Proposal Validity
1.21 Prime Contractor Responsibilities
1.21.1 Corporation Requirements
1.22 Use of Subcontractors
1.23 Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations
1.24 Acceptance of Proposal Content
1.25 Evaluation and Selection
1.26 Contract Negotiations
1.27 Contract Award and Execution
1.28 Notice of Intent to Award
1.29 Right to Prohibit Award
1.30 Debriefings
1.31 Insurance Requirements
1.32 Subcontractor Insurance
1.33 Indemnification
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1.34 Fidelity Bond Requirements NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS RFP
1.35 Payment for Services
1.36 Termination
1.36.1 Termination of this Agreement for Cause
1.36.2 Termination of this Agreement for Convenience
1.36.3 Termination for Lack of Appropriated Funds
1.37 Assignment
1.38 No Guarantee of Quantities
1.39 Audit of Records
1.40 Civil Rights Compliance
1.41 Record Retention
1.42 Record Ownership
1.43 Content of Contract/Order of Precedence
1.44 Contract Changes
1.45 Substitution of Personnel
1.46 Governing Law
1.47 Claims or Controversies
1.48 Proposer’s Certification of OMB A-133 Compliance
2.1 Scope of Work/Services
2.2 Period of Agreement
2.3 Price Schedule
2.4 Deliverables
2.5 Proposal Elements
2.5.1 Financial
2.5.2 Qualifications
2.5.3 Technical
PART II: SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES
PART III: EVALUATION & SELECTION
3.1 Financial Proposal
3.2 Technical Proposal
PART IV: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
4.1 Performance Requirements
4.2 Performance Measurement/Evaluation
Additional Requirements for the RFP
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KEY REMINDERS TO PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS
• Submit a separate set of Proposal Forms with all required information as your Proposal.
• Read the solicitation in its entirety.
• Contact the designated purchasing official only.
• Take advantage of the question-and-answer period.
• Provide complete answers and descriptions
• Review the RFP and your proposal before submitting.
• Submit your proposal on time, before the deadline.
• Sign (by authorized signatory) in the designated place on Attachment E Proposal Form.
Retain the complete set of specifications and contract documents for your files.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES
RFP No. 2025-21-7830
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Background
The City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge has a need for janitorial services at the various Public Work
Facilities within the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge.
Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive proposals, as permitted by the City of
Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge's governing statutes, ordinances, resolutions, and policies, from bona
fide, qualified proposers interested in providing janitorial services for our patrons and staff.
1.1.2 Goals and Objectives
The goals of this project is to obtain the best janitorial services possible under the guidelines set forth in this RFP.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.