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Request for Proposal
for
Cleaning Services
City of Lake Elmo
3800 Laverne Ave N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
City of Lake Elmo
RFP for Cleaning Services
Introduction
The City of Lake Elmo is soliciting proposals for a one (1) year contract for cleaning services for two City buildings.
Vendors are required to submit written proposals that present the vendor’s qualifications and
understanding of the work to be performed. The vendor’s proposal should be prepared simply
and economically and should provide all the information it considers pertinent to its
qualifications for the Specifications listed herein. Emphasis should be placed on completeness
of services offered and clarity of content.
The proposal must be submitted no later than 4:00PM on June 17, 2014, directly to the City
Hall at the following address:
City of Lake Elmo Attn: Request for Proposal for Cleaning Services 3800 Laverne Ave N Lake Elmo, MN 55042
General Instructions for Proposal
a) Proposal Content - A completed proposal must contain the following: • Proposal Form & Signature Page – the proposal form and signature page must be
completed and signed by an individual authorized to bind the vendor. All proposals
submitted without such proposal form and signature page may be deemed non-
responsive. • References – Proposals shall include a list of three (3) references including name, address, phone number and contact person. It is preferred that references are those of Minnesota contacts. The City reserves the right to contact references other than, and/or in addition to, those furnished by a vendor.
b) Proposal Period – Proposal prices are to be firm for ninety (90) days.
c) Proposal Award - It is the intent of the City to accept the lowest responsible proposal,
provided it has been submitted in accordance with the proposal documents. If a proposal
is selected it will be the most advantageous regarding price, quality of service, the Vendors
qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the
City of Lake Elmo may consider. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all
proposals and to waive irregularities therein. Proposals will be approved publicly at the
July 1, 2014, City Council meeting. d) Term and Renewal – The term of the Contract shall be for one (1) year unless earlier
terminated. The Contract may be terminated by either party with a ninety (90) day written
notice. The Contract may be terminated by either party with or without cause in less than
ninety (90) days by mutual agreement or in the event of substantial failure to perform in
accordance with the terms set forth in the Contract.
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e) Basis of Payment – Payment will be made to the contractor within 30 days upon
receiving the contractor’s monthly invoice and after approval by the City Council. The
invoice shall state the date the service was performed and amount for each building.
Special services provided will be billed via a separate invoice and described by the service
provided and the date it was provided.
Specifications
The specifications outline the requirements for cleaning services for two (2) City of Lake Elmo
buildings. A list of each building, the address and approximate square footage is outlined to
assist you in your quote.
A walkthrough can be scheduled by appointment to view the buildings beforehand.
Building List
• City Hall – 3800 Laverne Ave N
1 floor – 2,400 sq. ft. includes entryway and main hallway, Council chambers,
bathrooms, and entire office area.
• City Hall Annex – 3800 Laverne Ave N
1 floor – 900 sq. ft. includes entire office area, conference room, two
individual offices, kitchen area, and bathroom.
Responsibilities of the Contractor
The following cleaning instructions are outlined by building, cleaning location within the
building and a cleaning schedule
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City Hall & Annex
Entrance(s), Lobby, Reception Area
Weekly:
1. Empty all trash receptacles, replace liners, as needed, and remove trash to a collection
point. (Client to furnish trash receptacle liners)
2. Squeegee both sides of glass doors removing prints and smudges; wipe frames.
3. Thoroughly dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including windowsills, ledges,
moldings, telephones, pictures, office furniture and manner of furnishings.
4. Vacuum walk off mats and traffic lanes.
5. Spot treat soiled carpet areas.
6. Dust mop hard surface floors.
7. Damp mop hard surface floors, taking care to get into corners, along edges and
beneath furniture.
8. Police outside area including sidewalks, etc. removing all litter and debris.
9. Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Monthly:
1. Thoroughly vacuum all carpeting, taking care to get into corners, along edges and
beneath furniture.
2. Spot wipe walls, light switches, and doors removing fingerprints, smudges, and spills.
3. Complete all high dusting, including exhaust fans and air ventilators within reach.
Quarterly
1. Thoroughly wash windows (interior and exterior on ground level) and partition glass
on both sides. Damp wipe all window/glass frames (Weather permitting)
2. Dust horizontal blinds.
Hallways
Weekly:
1. Empty all trash receptacles, replace liners, as needed, and remove trash to a collection
point. (Client to furnish trash receptacle liners)
2. Spot wipe partition glass removing prints and smudges
3. Thoroughly dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including windowsills, ledges,
moldings, telephones, pictures, office furniture and all manner of furnishings.
4. Clean drinking fountain(s) or water cooler(s) removing watermarks and splashes on
sides, fronts and surrounding walls.
5. Vacuum traffic lanes.
6. Dust mop all hard surface floors.
7. Damp mop hard surface floors, taking care to get into corners, along edges and
beneath furniture.
8. Spot treat soiled carpet areas.
Monthly
1. Thoroughly vacuum all carpeting, taking care to get into corners, along edges, and
beneath furniture.
2. Spot wipe walls, light switches and doors removing finger prints, smudges, and spills.
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3. Complete all high dusting, including exhaust fans and air ventilators within reach.
Quarterly
1. Thoroughly wash windows (interior and exterior on ground level) and partition glass
on both sides. Damp wipe all window/glass frames (Weather permitting)
2. Dust horizontal blinds.
General Offices, Conference/Training Room, Work Area
Weekly:
1. Empty all trash receptacles, replace liners, as needed, and remove trash to a collection
point. (Client to furnish trash receptacle liners)
2. Thoroughly dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including desktops, files,
windowsills, ledges, moldings, chair bases, telephones, computers, pictures, office
furniture and all manner of furnishings.
3. Vacuum traffic lanes.
4. Dust mop all hard surface floors.
5. Damp mop hard surface floors, taking care to get into corners, along edges and
beneath furniture.
6. Spot treat soiled carpet areas.
Monthly:
1. Thoroughly vacuum all carpeting, taking care to get into corners, along edges and
beneath furniture.
2. Spot wipe walls, light switches, and doors removing fingerprints, smudges, and spills.
3. Complete all high dusting, including exhaust fans and air ventilators within reach.
4. Damp wipe telephones with disinfectant.
Quarterly:
1. Thoroughly wash windows (interior and exterior on ground level; interior only on
second/etc. floor) and partition glass on both sides. Damp wipe all window/glass
frames (Weather permitting).
2. Dust horizontal blinds.
Restrooms (3)
Weekly:
1. Empty all trash and sanitary napkin receptacles, replace liners, as needed and wipe
receptacles clean. Remove trash to a collection point. (Client to furnish trash
receptacles liners)
2. Stock towels, tissue, and hand soap. Wipe/polish dispensers as needed. (Client to
furnish supplies)
3. Toilets and urinals to be cleaned and sanitized inside and outside. Polish bright work.
4. Toilet seats to be wiped clean on both sides.
5. Scour and sanitize all basins. Polish bright work.
6. Remove splash marks from walls around basins.
7. Dust horizontal surfaces, including partitions, top of mirrors, and frames. Clean and
polish mirrors.
8. Sweep or dust mop hard surface floor.
9. Report any restroom repairs needed to the maintenance department.
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Monthly:
1. Wipe all restroom partitions on both sides.
2. Pour fresh water down floor drains to refresh water in sewer line.
3. Spot wipe walls, light switches, and doors removing fingerprints, smudges, and spills.
4. Complete all high dusting, including exhaust fans and air ventilators within reach.
Quarterly:
1. Machine strip all tile floors, taking care to get into corners, along edges, and beneath
furniture. Rinse, reseal, and refinish all tile floors.
2. Thoroughly scrub and rinse ceramic floors.
Kitchenette Area
Weekly:
1. Empty all trash receptacles, replace liners, as needed, and remove trash to a collection
point. (Client to furnish trash receptacle liners)
2. Wipe clean fronts, tops, and sides of trash receptacles.
3. Stock and wipe/polish dispensers as needed. (Client to furnish supplies)
4. Damp wipe counters.
5. Clean and sanitize sink (Client responsible for dishes)
6. Spot clean cabinets and exterior of appliances to present at neat appearance.
7. Clean interior of microwaves removing food particles and stains.
8. Dust mop hard surface floors.
9. Damp mop hard surface floors, taking care to get into corners, along edges and
beneath furniture.
Monthly:
1. Spot wipe walls, light switches and doors removing fingerprints, smudges and spills.
2. Complete all high dusting, including exhaust fans and air ventilators within reach.
Quarterly:
1. Thoroughly wash windows (interior and exterior on ground level; interior only on
second/etc. floor) and partition glass on both sides. Damp wipe all window/glass
frames. (Weather permitting.
2. Dust horizontal blinds.
Building Grounds
Weekly:
1. Notify management of any concerns on facility using our memo pad system.
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Equipment and Cleaning Chemicals
The City of Lake Elmo will supply all cleaning equipment, chemicals, trash bags, paper towels,
hand soaps and toilet paper. Restocking of cleaning equipment and chemicals will be
coordinated with the Administration Department.
Damage
The contractor shall report to the Administration Department any damaged facilities and/or
broken items that need to be replaced so as not to be held accountable weekly.
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Proposal Instructions
Request for Proposal for Cleaning Services
1. Based on the requirements and provider qualifications please provide two (2) copies of
the proposal to the City of Lake Elmo.
2. Complete Proposal Form and Signature Page
3. Complete Worker’s Compensation Certificate
4. Complete Independent Contractor Statement
5. Complete Reference Form
If delivered via mail or in person, vendor shall include items 1-5 in a sealed
envelope. All proposals should be clearly labeled on the outside of the envelope:
Request for Proposal for Cleaning Services.
If delivered via email, please include as subject line: “Request for Proposal for
Cleaning Services.”
Proposals should be mailed or delivered in person to:
City of Lake Elmo Attn: Request for Proposal for Cleaning Services 3800 Laverne Ave N Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Proposals shall be emailed to: abell@lakeelmo.org Proposals must be received no later than 4:00PM on June 17, 2014
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City of Lake Elmo
RFP for Cleaning Services
Proposal Form
Request for Proposals for Cleaning Services The undersigned hereby submits the following proposal for the monthly cost of cleaning services for the City of Lake Elmo buildings: City Hall $_________________________ Annex $_________________________
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Signature Page
Request for Proposal for Cleaning Services By: Name and Title (please print) _____________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________________________________ Vendor Address ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Contact (please print) ______________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________ Fax _____________________________________________________________________ E-mail __________________________________________________________________
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Worker’s Compensation Certification I hereby certify that effective the date of my Contract with the City of Lake Elmo and at all times in the performance of such Contract that: □ I have and will maintain in full force and effect policy of Workers Compensation Insurance in compliance with the Laws of the State of Minnesota with the following insurance company: _____________________________________________________________________________ Company Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Agent’s Name, Address and Telephone Number _____________________________________________________________________________ Policy Number and Effective Date
OR □ I will perform said Contract myself and do not have and will not have any employee or employees assisting me with the performance of the Contract and am not required by the Laws of the State of Minnesota to obtain and maintain a policy of Worker's Compensation Insurance in the performance of this Contract. I understand that this statement is made as a material part of the Contract, which I have contemporaneously made with the City of Lake Elmo. _____________________________ Date
_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Contractor
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Independent Contractor Statement
It is agreed that nothing herein contained is intended or should be construed in any
manner as creating or establishing the relationship of co-partners between the parties
hereto or as constituting the Contractor as the agent, representative or employee of the
City for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever. The Contractor is to be and shall
remain an independent contractor with respect to all services performed under this
Agreement.
The Contractor represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel
required in performing services under this Agreement. Any and all personnel of the
Contractor or other persons, while engaged in the performance of any work or services
required under the Agreement, shall have no contractual relationship with the City, shall
not be considered employees of the City and any and all claims that may or might arise
under the Unemployment Compensation Act or the Workers’ Compensation Act of the
State of Minnesota on behalf of said personnel arising out of employment or alleged
employment including, without limitations, claims of discrimination against the
Contractor, its officers, agents, contractors or employees, shall in no way be the
responsibility of the City; and the Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any and all such claims
irrespective of any pertinent tribunal, agency, board, commission or court. Such
personnel or other persons shall neither require nor be entitled to any compensation,
rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever from the City, including without limitation,
tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, Workers’
Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, disability, severance pay and PERA.
Company/Individual Name: _________________________________________________
Official Address: __________________________________________________________
Signature and Title: _______________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________________________
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Client References
Request for Proposal for Cleaning Services
Please list three (3) client references. It is preferred that those references are clients
within the State of Minnesota. The City reserves the right to contact references other
than, and/or in addition to, those being furnished below.
1. Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
2. Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
3. Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota is seeking proposal from qualified individuals to secure
a one-year contract for cleaning services for two City buildings.
Copies of the Proposal Forms are available at City Hall, 3800 Laverne Ave N, Lake Elmo,
MN, 55042, via e-mail: abell@lakeelmo.org or via the city website: www.lakeelmo.org.
Proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk at 3800 Laverne Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN,
55042 no later than 4:00PM, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Proposals must be clearly
identified as “PROPOSALS FOR CLEANING SERVICES” and show the name and address of
the submitting individual. Late proposals will not be considered.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
City of Lake Elmo
Adam Bell
Assistant City Administrator/Clerk
Posted: June 7, 2014
Publish: St. Paul Pioneer Press
City Website
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