Specifications include, but are not limited to: This is a rebid of current services. The University has held a contract for custodial services and grounds management with SSC Service Solutions / Compass Group USA since 2017 and that contract is reaching maturity. This RFP process will be an open-minded review of all options available to UAFS and is not intended to only satisfy requirements of Arkansas procurement law and contract term limits. The intent of this RFP is to allow all interested firms to provide a sufficient amount of information that will enable UAFS to determine which Respondent can provide the best overall value to the University. This RFP incorporates a two-step selection process for award of the Custodial Services & Grounds Management described herein. The University may select one or more Respondents deemed as finalists for inclusion in the second step based on the initial review and evaluation of the proposal responses. In the second step of the process, the finalists shall be required to provide additional information. The request for additional information may include a response to questions for each Respondent selected in this second step, further pricing information, interviews, a best and final offer, and any other information deemed necessary by UAFS. Award will be made to the firm whose proposal conforms to this RFP and, in the sole judgement of the University, will be the most advantageous to UAFS.
