The Virginia Department of Transportation (herein referred to as VDOT) is soliciting bids from qualified firms to provide janitorial services at the following 2 locations: VDOT Fairfax (Burke) Area Headquarters (AHQ) 12700 Alliance Court Fairfax, VA 22030 VDOT Chantilly (Clifton) Area Headquarters (AHQ) 14900 Murdock Street Chantilly, VA 20151 Bid Opening: The bid opening will begin promptly at the time indicated. At the start of the conference the VDOT Representative will conduct a roll call to identify the individuals participating on the call. Participants will be requested to provide their individual name, company name and contact information during the roll call. If you are unable to access the teleconference at the scheduled time, please contact the Contract Officer via email and a bid reading will be provided. The provisions of 2.2-4342 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, shall be applicable to the inspection of bids received. Pre-bid Conference: The purpose of this conference is to allow potential bidders an opportunity to present questions and obtain clarification relative to any facet of this solicitation. While attendance at this conference will not be a prerequisite to submitting a bid, bidders who intend to submit a bid are encouraged to attend. The conference will begin promptly at the time indicated. At the start of the conference the Contract Officer will conduct an attendance roll call to identify the individuals participating. Participants will be requested to provide their individual name, company name and contact information during the roll call. Any questions regarding this invitation for bid shall be addressed to Deanna Wayland at deanna.wayland@VDOT.virginia.gov . The issuing office shall determine whether any addendum should be issued as a result of any questions or other matters raised. Provide questions no later than 5 days prior to the closing date. Period of Contract: One year from date of award with two (2) optional renewal periods This public body does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, 2.2-4343.1 or against a bidder because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. Faith-based organizations may request that the issuing agency not include subparagraph 1.f in General Terms and Condition C. Such a request shall be in writing and explain why an exception should be made in that invitation to bid.