The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to obtain pricing for and select a qualified Vendor to provide janitorial services for the NC Department of Transportation, Support Services Unit, Asheville DMV, 1624 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC. The contract shall consist of an all-inclusive janitorial service and major maintenance including all reasonable and necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment and supplies to keep the subject State building properly cleaned and supplied. The purpose of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Term Contract. The Contract shall have an initial term of three (3) years, beginning on January 1, 2024 (the "Effective Date"). The Vendor shall begin work under the Contract within ten (10) business days of the Effective Date. In addition, and with the Vendor's concurrence, the State reserves the right to extend the Contract after the last active term. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IFB and any addenda issued hereto. Submit Written Questions Vendor November 2, 2023 by 2:00 pm ET Written questions shall be emailed to bchaywood@ncdot.gov by the date and time specified above. Vendors should enter "IFB # 54-BH-12079287: Questions" as the subject for the email. Instructions: It Shall Be Mandatory That a Representative From Each Vendor Be Present for the Site Visit. Attendees Must Arrive Promptly. All Attendees Must Sign in Upon Arrival and Clearly Indicate Each Prospective Vendor Represented on the Sign in Sheet. Late Arrivals Will Not Be Allowed to Sign in or Participate in the Site Visit, Nor Shall Their Bid Be Considered. Once the Sign-in Process is Complete, All Other Persons Wishing to Attend May Do So to the Extent That Space and Circumstances Allow. Failure to Attend the Mandatory Site Visit Shall Result in Vendor's Bid Being Deemed Non-responsive and Not Considered for Award. The Purpose of This Site Visit is for All Prospective Vendors to Apprise Themselves of the Conditions and Requirements Which Will Affect the Performance of the Work Called for by This Ifb. Vendors Must Stay for the Duration of the Site Visit. No Allowances Will Be Made for Unreported Conditions That a Prudent Vendor Would Recognize as Affecting the Work Called for or Implied by This Ifb. Vendors Are Cautioned That Any Information Released to Attendees During the Site Visit, Other Than That Involving the Physical Aspects of the Facility Referenced Above, and Which Conflicts With, Supersedes, or Adds to Requirements in This Ifb, Must Be Confirmed by Written Addendum Before It Can Be Considered to Be a Part of This Ifb and Any Resulting Contract.instructions: It Shall Be Mandatory That a Representative From Each Vendor Be Present for the Site Visit. Attendees Must Arrive Promptly. All Attendees Must Sign in Upon Arrival and Clearly Indicate Each Prospective Vendor Represented on the Sign in Sheet. Late Arrivals Will Not Be Allowed to Sign in or Participate in the Site Visit, Nor Shall Their Bid Be Considered. Once the Sign-in Process is Complete, All Other Persons Wishing to Attend May Do So to the Extent That Space and Circumstances Allow. Failure to Attend the Mandatory Site Visit Shall Result in Vendor's Bid Being Deemed Non-responsive and Not Considered for Award. The Purpose of This Site Visit is for All Prospective Vendors to Apprise Themselves of the Conditions and Requirements Which Will Affect the Performance of the Work Called for by This Ifb. Vendors Must Stay for the Duration of the Site Visit. No Allowances Will Be Made for Unreported Conditions That a Prudent Vendor Would Recognize as Affecting the Work Called for or Implied by This Ifb. Vendors Are Cautioned That Any Information Released to Attendees During the Site Visit, Other Than That Involving the Physical Aspects of the Facility Referenced Above, and Which Conflicts With, Supersedes, or Adds to Requirements in This Ifb, Must Be Confirmed by Written Addendum Before It Can Be Considered to Be a Part of This Ifb and Any Resulting Contract.