INVITATION TO BID FOR PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICES BID NO. 2026-0016

Description: North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health ("Broward Health") is seeking bids in response to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Pressure Cleaning Services (BID NO. 2026-0016). Broward Health requests qualified firms to provide commercial pressure cleaning services at multiple Broward Health campuses and facilities. The selected vendor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies, transportation and incidentals necessary to perform Pressure Cleaning Services in accordance with the requirements of the ITB. Services may be required at hospitals, medical office buildings, outpatient facilities, administrative buildings, parking facilities, and other properties owned, leased, or operated by Broward Health. The Pressure Cleaning Pricing Matrix (published with the ITB) identifies Broward Health locations, descriptions of services to be performed at each location, and anticipated service frequency and serves as the basis for vendor pricing. Broward Health does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work, frequency of service, locations, or expenditures during the term of the contract and reserves the right to add or remove locations or modify frequency and scope of services during the contract term. Scope of Work / Required Services: - Exterior Building Areas: building exteriors and facades; entrances and entryways; covered walkways and canopies; exterior stairways; courtyards and plazas; service corridors; loading docks; utility areas; waste collection and dumpster areas. - Hardscape Areas: sidewalks; walkways; curbs and gutters; drive lanes; parking lots; parking garages (including walls, stairwells, ceilings, elevator landings, etc.); patient drop-off areas; service areas; other paved surfaces. - Specialized Cleaning Services: removal of oil, grease, and fluid stains; removal of gum and debris; mold, mildew, and algae treatment; rust stain removal; graffiti removal; post-construction cleaning; emergency cleaning services. Performance Requirements: - Perform all services in a safe, professional, and workmanlike manner. - Provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to complete requested services. - Maintain equipment in good operating condition. - Protect buildings, vehicles, landscaping, equipment, and surrounding property from damage and repair any damage caused by Contractor operations at no additional cost to Broward Health. - Coordinate work to minimize disruption to patients, visitors, staff, and facility operations; work in patient care areas and other sensitive areas may require scheduling during evenings, weekends, or designated maintenance periods. - Comply with all Broward Health safety, security, infection prevention, and facility access requirements. - Chemically treat all oil spots, stains and mildew prior to pressure cleaning; clean walls, ceilings and columns including gum and cobweb removal; utilize hot water for all pressure cleaning; pick up and dispose of trash. Environmental Requirements: - Comply with applicable federal, state, county, and municipal environmental requirements, including Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and local stormwater management and municipal discharge restrictions related to pressure cleaning activities. - Implement measures to prevent wastewater, chemicals, debris, oils, and other pollutants from entering storm drains, waterways, landscaped areas, or other prohibited locations. - Responsible for wastewater recovery, containment, treatment, and disposal as required by law. Emergency Services: - Provide emergency pressure cleaning services when requested by Broward Health (e.g., storm-related cleanup, spill-related cleaning, urgent facility maintenance needs). - Provide an emergency contact capable of receiving service requests outside normal business hours. Scheduling and Reporting: - Services may be requested through scheduled maintenance, work orders, or emergency requests. - Contractor shall provide service documentation upon completion of work including date of service, facility/location serviced, description of work performed, areas cleaned, and identification of any issues or deficiencies observed. Minimum Requirements (selected highlights): - Bidder must have been actively engaged in commercial pressure cleaning services for a minimum of five (5) years. - Demonstrated experience with institutional, commercial, governmental, healthcare, educational, or similarly complex facilities. - Authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida and maintain required registrations, licenses, permits, and authorizations. - Maintain required workers' compensation coverage and comply with applicable environmental requirements. - Have sufficient personnel, equipment, written safety program, and qualified personnel to perform services at multiple healthcare system locations. Bid submission and administrative requirements are detailed in Section VII of the ITB and require registration as a vendor with Broward Health's vendor registration system, completion and submission of specified Bid Form Packet documents, insurance evidence, and pricing submitted using the Pressure Cleaning Pricing Matrix. The ITB also includes mandatory pre-bidders meeting(s) at multiple dates and locations, a Vendor Inquiry Deadline, and a Public Opening. Vendor questions must be submitted in writing to Broward Health's Bids Department as specified in the ITB.