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Workforce Alliance RFP-Housekeeping and Light Maintenance
Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance (WPWA) invites and welcomes contract proposals from experienced and licensed individuals to clean and disinfect our facilities located at 92 Main Avenue, Hawley and 650 ½ W. Park Street, Honesdale.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
June 18TH, 4:00 PM
You may submit questions electronically no later than June 17th, 4:00 PM to:
RFP Contact Name: Lucyann Vierling
Email Address: proposals@wpworkforce.org
INTRODUCTION
Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance (WPWA) invites and welcomes contract proposals from experienced and licensed individuals to clean and disinfect our facilities located at 92 Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428 and 650 ½ W. Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Please take the time to carefully read and become familiar with the proposal requirements. All proposals submitted for consideration must be received by the time as specified above under the "SUBMISSION DEADLINE."
RFP REQUIREMENTS and OBJECTIVES
Cleaning requirements to be completed after business hours include but are not limited to: 1. Hawley Office- 92 Main Ave. Hawley, PA 18428- Call to schedule a walk through # 570-229-1399: Bathrooms (3) - Toilets and Sinks - Dust, clean and sanitize - Floors - Sweep, damp mop and sanitize - Glass, mirrors and chrome hardware - Clean, sanitize &polish - Doors and walls by sink - Spot clean/Damp wipe/Sanitize - Soap, toilet paper and paper towel dispensers - Fill, clean, sanitize Kitchenette - Sink and Countertop – clean and sanitize - Appliances – Clean and sanitize Trash Containers (Offices, common areas, bathrooms, training rooms, kitchenette) - Empty, line, clean, sanitize & haul away garbage Doors – Walls – Windows - Entrance Glass Doors – Clean & sanitize - Interior Glass – Clean & sanitize - Ledges and window sills – Dust & sanitize - Doors, frames, walls – spot clean - Exterior Glass – Clean Rugs – Carpets - Vacuum and edge (HEPA) Floors - Sweep, Damp mopMiscellaneous - Admin desk area - Dust, polish, sanitize all surfaces including counter, chairs, display racks, coat rack, clocks - Lights fixtures – Clean covers and replace bulbs - Clocks and Pictures – dust, and damp wipe - Vents – Clean, vacuum and change filters - Chairs and Upholstered furniture – dust, tighten and vacuum - Desks, tables and phones – dust, damp wipe and sanitize 2. Honesdale Office- 92 Main Ave. Hawley, PA 18428- Call to schedule a walk through # 570-229-1399: Bathrooms (1) - Toilets and Sinks - Dust, clean and sanitize - Floors - Sweep, damp mop and sanitize - Glass, mirrors and chrome hardware - Clean, sanitize &polish - Doors and walls by sink - Spot clean/Damp wipe/Sanitize - Soap, toilet paper and paper towel dispensers - Fill, clean, sanitize Kitchenette - Appliances – Clean and sanitize Trash Containers (Offices, common areas, bathrooms, kitchenette) - Empty, line, clean, sanitize & haul away garbage Doors – Walls – Windows - Entrance Glass Doors – Clean & sanitize - Interior Glass – Clean & sanitize - Ledges and window sills – Dust & sanitize - Doors, frames, walls – spot clean - Exterior Glass – Clean Rugs – Carpets - Vacuum and edge (HEPA) Floors - Sweep, Damp mop Miscellaneous - Admin desk area - Dust, polish, sanitize all surfaces including counter, chairs, display racks, coat rack, clocks - Lights fixtures – Clean covers and replace bulbs - Clocks and Pictures – dust, and damp wipe - Air Conditioning – Clean, vacuum and change filters - Chairs and Upholstered furniture – dust and vacuum - Desks, tables and phones – dust, damp wipe and sanitize
PROPOSAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL
Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance must receive all proposals no later than 4:00 PM on June 18TH for consideration in the project proposal selection process. All proposals must be submitted with a proof of Insurance Certificate. Submissions may be sent to proposals@wpworkforce.org.PROPOSAL SELECTION CRITERIA Only those proposals received by the stated deadline will be considered. All proposals, submitted by the deadline, will be reviewed and evaluated based upon information provided. In addition, consideration will be given to cost and performance projections. Furthermore, the following criteria will be given considerable weight in the proposal selection process: o Proposals received by the stipulated deadline. o Bidder's alleged performance effectiveness of their proposal's solution regarding the Project Objective of Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance. o Bidder's performance history and alleged ability to timely deliver proposed services. o Bidder’s Proof of Insurance o Bidder's ability to provide and deliver qualified personnel having the knowledge and skills required to effectively and efficiently execute proposed services. o Overall cost effectiveness of the proposal. Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance shall reserve the right to cancel, suspend, and/or discontinue any proposal at any time they deem necessary or fit without obligation or notice to the proposing bidder/contractor.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMAT
The following is a list of information that the Bidder should include in their proposal submission: I. Summary of Bidder Background a. Bidder's Name(s). b. Bidder’s Contact Information c. Description of Bidder's qualifications and experience. d. Evidence of established record of accomplishment for providing services and/or deliverables that are the subject of this proposal. e. Certificate of Liability Insurance f. Client References (names and phone numbers) II. Anticipated Begin and End Date a. July 9th 2021
PROPOSAL DECISION
A decision will be made by June 25th, 2021
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