ITB 2026-0500-0051

The Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums, is soliciting bids for a vendor to provide janitorial services at the Fr. Andrew P. Kashevaroff (APK) building located at 395 Whittier Street in Juneau, Alaska. Services including routine cleaning such as sanitizing restrooms, trash collection and removal, recycling, floor care such as mopping and vacuuming, glazing washes, as well as spill, stain, and spot treatment. Services also includes periodic deep cleaning of glazing, marmoleum and terrazzo flooring, carpets, and hardscapes. Upon request, services also include assistance in cleaning before and after special events.

APK houses the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Library, Archives, & Museums (LAM) Division. Within the walls of the APK, LAM provides access to government information for state agencies and other researchers, collects, organizes, preserves, and makes accessible materials that document the history of Alaska, and promotes the development of libraries, archives and museums statewide for the benefit of all Alaskans.

Due to the need to preserve and protect Alaska’s historical documents and historical antiquities, the APK is a secure facility. Contractor staff will be subjected to background checks. Staff will be issued keys and keycards. Staff will be instructed on areas they can and cannot access. Work schedules will be predictable and approved by the LAM operations manager or designee. Contractor staff will comply with all security and safety requirements.

Due to the uniqueness and value of APK collections, cleaning agents will be approved by LAM operations manager or appointee. Cleaning agents and cleaning process requirements, restrictions and prohibitions must be adhered by contractor staff.