State of Michigan · Michigan

MDOT-Bay-Clare WC - Janitorial/Grounds/Snow Services

TransportationIssuing agency·Michigan·via the Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service portal

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Due Aug 20, 2026·Posted Aug 5, 2026

AI takeaways

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking janitorial, grounds maintenance, and snow removal services for the Clare Welcome Center in Clare County, Michigan.
Proposals are due by 3:00 PM EST on August 20, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026.
The contract term is three years, from October 31, 2026, to October 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewals.
The procurement method is Request for Proposals (RFP), and the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder.
The scope includes daily janitorial services, weekly/bi-weekly/monthly cleaning tasks, grounds maintenance (mowing, edging, mulching, aeration, spring/fall cleanup), and snow/ice removal on driving surfaces and walkways.
The Clare Welcome Center is located on NB and SB 127, Mile Marker 160, near the city of Clare, and serves approximately 1.2 million annual visitors.
The facility requires two attendants (one male, one female) on all janitorial shifts, with extended hours during summer and holiday periods.
Requirement: The Contractor must provide two (2) attendants, one Female, one Male for all janitorial shifts.
Requirement: The Contractor must provide all cleaning supplies, replenishable supplies (paper towels, hand soap, toilet tissue, etc.), and equipment as specified in the MDOT Approved Contractor Supplied Materials List.
Requirement: The Contractor must obtain and pay for any permits, licenses, certificates, or fees required for performance of the Contract Activities.
Requirement: The Contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 Each Occurrence, $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury, $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations, and $2,000,000 General Aggregate.
Requirement: The Contractor must maintain Automobile Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 Per Accident, including Hired and Non-Owned Automobile coverage.
Requirement: The Contractor must maintain Workers Compensation Insurance according to applicable laws and Employers Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 Each Accident, $500,000 Each Employee by Disease, and $500,000 Aggregate Disease.
Requirement: Liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day may be assessed for late or improper completion of Contract Activities; $1,000 per individual per day for unauthorized removal of Key Personnel.
Requirement: The Contractor must perform criminal background checks on all employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor employees prior to assignment.
Requirement: The Contractor must perform pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident drug testing on its employees.

Pre-bid: Aug 12
Licence: Any permits, licenses, certificates, or fees…
Term: 3 years, from October 31,…
Method: Request for Proposals

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Contact the buyer

MARK MORRISON

MorrisonM@michigan.govEmail 517-241-2343Phone

Location:

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Solicitation

RFP-591-260000002340-1

Method

Request for Proposals

Duration

3 years, from October 31, 2026 to October 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewals

Posted

Aug 5, 2026

Source

Michigan SIGMA VSS

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide all janitorial services as specified in Schedule B.1, including daily primary cleaning and periodic checks of restrooms, lobby cleaning, and general grounds cleaning.
Provide all grounds maintenance services as specified in Schedule B.2, including mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, annual flower bed preparation and planting, aeration, and spring/fall cleanup.
Provide all snow and ice removal services as specified in Schedule B.3, including plowing of driving surfaces, shoveling of walkways, and application of deicer.
Staff the facility with two attendants (one male, one female) during all required hours, including extended summer and holiday coverage, and maintain a work schedule approved by the Program Manager.
Complete and submit all required bid documents, including the Confidential Treatment Form, Vendor Questions Worksheet, Schedule A, and Schedule C pricing, by the proposal deadline.

Requirements

From the documents

Licence: Any permits, licenses, certificates, or fees required for the performance of Contract Activities shall be obtained and paid by the Contractor.

Posted Scope of Work

MDOT-Bay-Clare WC - Janitorial/Grounds/Snow Services

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and any other items and/or services necessary to perform janitorial, grounds maintenance, and snow removal services at the Clare Welcome Center. Janitorial services include daily primary cleaning and periodic checks of restrooms, lobby and entrance way cleaning, storage/utility area maintenance, general grounds cleaning, and cleaning of plastic map/display cases and sidewalks. Grounds maintenance includes mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, annual flower bed preparation and planting, aeration, and spring/fall cleanup. Snow removal includes plowing of entrance ramps, car and truck parking areas, and exit ramps; shoveling/sweeping of sidewalks, walkways, and plaza areas; and application of deicer. The Contractor must provide two attendants (one male, one female) for all janitorial shifts and must staff the facility according to the hours specified in the Location Specification Sheet (LSS), with extended coverage during summer and holiday periods.

Questions & answers

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When is the proposal deadline?

The proposal deadline is 3:00 PM EST on August 20, 2026.

Is the pre-proposal meeting mandatory?

Yes, a Mandatory Pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, on Microsoft Teams.

What is the contract term?

The contract is effective on October 31, 2026, and expires on October 30, 2029, with up to two optional one-year renewals.

Where is the work performed?

The work is performed at the Clare Welcome Center, located on NB and SB 127, Mile Marker 160, near the city of Clare, in Clare County, Michigan.

What insurance is required?

The Contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers Compensation Insurance, and Employers Liability Insurance ($500,000 per accident).

Documents

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Confidential Treatment Form Clare WC.docxDOCX

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