Public Toilet Cleaning Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Whangarei District Council (Council) is going to the market for Public Toilet Cleaning Services. The process will be a two-staged open market process: Registration of Interest (ROI) Request for Proposal (RFP) This ROI is the first formal step in the process and is intended to be of minimal effort for respondents and allow the Council to create a short list of suppliers to invite to enter the RFP process. Council provides public toilets and associated assets that require regular cleaning and servicing. These services play a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and accessible public toilet network in the District, supporting positive community and visitor experiences. Council is looking for a supplier who can deliver reliable, high-quality cleaning and related services that meet defined service standards, support health and safety and environmental outcomes, and contribute to value for money for the community. In September 2022, Councillors passed motion that cleaners were to receive the living wage rate, this increased the allocated budget required for the contract substantially. Council welcomes innovative work methods and/or materials that result in enhanced performance and results. Contact: Heather Edmeades Email: Heather.edmeades@wdc.govt.nz Telephone: 09 4703128
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