Office Cleaning

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It is important to note that the successful respondent's employees must comply with safety, health and security requirements and will require security clearance and, where applicable, work permits. It is also important to note the Department of Human Resources (DHR) will be looking for a solution that takes into account, where practical, the environmental impact of cleaning materials used. The quality of office cleaning services is a reflection of DHR’s image and its ability to provide a safe, attractive and clean environment for its employees and customers. The successful respondent is expected to meet minimum safety, efficiency and quality standards.  It is also expected to ensure on-site managerial personnel with experience and expertise in providing cleaning services during the hours of cleaning. DHR requires the successful bidder to maintain reasonable employment standards. Fees shall be charged on a monthly basis, payable monthly in arrears. The successful contractor shall be responsible for providing to the satisfaction of the DHR’s appointed manager a full Cleaning Service. The successful contractor shall be responsible for supplying all labour, equipment, and consumables necessary to perform the work. Contact Information Mrs. Carlita O'Brien, Director, at email cobrien@gov.bm Language of Submissions Unless otherwise indicated, all submissions shall be in English only. Important Dates Issue Date Friday November 08, 2019 Pre-Bid / Site Meeting Friday November 15, 2019 2:30 PM Deadline for Questions Friday November 22, 2019 4:00 PM Deadline for Issuing Addenda Monday November 25, 2019 4:00 PM Submission Deadline Friday November 29, 2019 3:00 PM Anticipated Final Ranking Friday, December 13, 2019 Contract Negotiation Period 0 calendar days Anticipated Execution of Agreement Friday December 20, 2019 All times listed are in Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Location of Submission Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted to the following location: Mrs. Carlita O'Brien Department of Human Resources 3rd Floor, Ingham and Wilkinson Building 129 Front Street, Hamilton HM12 Electronic Mail (E-mail) or Fax submission are not acceptable Site Visit / Pre-Bid Meeting Details Pre- Bid meeting and Site Visit The bidder’s designated representative is invited to attend a pre-bid meeting, if provided for; the purpose of the meeting will be to clarify issues and to answer questions on any matter that may be raised at that stage of the procurement. If so provided for, the Government will organize a site visit. The bidder is requested, as far as possible, to submit any questions in writing, to reach the Contact not later than two (2) days before the meeting. Non-attendance at the pre-bid meeting will not be a cause for disqualification of a bidder. The Pre-bid meeting and site visit will take place: Date: Friday, November 15, 2019 Time: 2:30 PM Place: Department of Human Resources, 3rd Floor, Ingham and Wilkinson Building, 129 Front Street, Hamilton HM12