Project Information

Bid Title

Proposals for Town owned beach facilities for seasonal cleanings of bathroom and shower facilities and amenities

Issuing Agency

Town of Scarborough, Maine

Location

Maine

Published Date

Jan 22, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 302026

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Project Description

RFP 302026

Description

The Town of Scarborough’s Community Services Department is requesting proposals for Town owned beach facilities for seasonal cleanings of bathroom and shower facilities and amenities. Typical cleanings are finished at sites by 7:00 a.m. to prepare for the full day of operation. The town will be seeking additional services in a separate RFP for trash removal and Beach Area Services that vendors can additionally send in a proposal to be considered for combined services. Please note the Town purchases all chemicals and supplies for beach cleanings.

RPF 302026

Pre-Bid Date	Bid Opening	Awarded
-	2/19/2026

Notes

All bids must be submitted by Thursday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

302026

Seasonal Beach Bathroom Cleaning

Town of Scarborough

P.O. Box 360

259 U.S. Route One

Scarborough, Maine 04070-0360

Released on January 21, 2026

Proposals Due on February 19, 2026

RFP 302026​

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Instructions:

Request for Proposals

Sealed Proposals will be received in the Town Clerk’s Office, Scarborough Town Hall, 259 US

Route 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074 until 10:00 am on February 19, 2026 from parties

interested in providing a submittal package for the Town of Scarborough Season Beach

Bathroom Cleaning.

The proposals, if mailed, should be addressed as noted below: Faxed proposals will not be

considered.

Attention: Town of Scarborough, Purchasing Agent

Request for Proposal (RFP) Number: 302026

Seasonal Beach Bathroom Cleaning

259 US Route One

PO BOX 360

Scarborough, ME, 04070-0360

The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.

These proposals will not be publicly opened.

A Vendor’s failure to submit its proposal prior to the deadline will cause the proposal to

be disqualified. Late proposals or amendments will not be opened or accepted for

evaluation.

All proposals submitted shall become property of the Town of Scarborough and will not

be returned.

Contact Information:

For questions related to the RFP process:

Kim Morrison, Purchasing Specialist

Email – kmorrison@scarboroughmaine.org

Phone 207-730-4083 / Fax 207-730 4088

The preferred contact method is email. All inquiries or requests concerning this Request for

Proposals shall be made in writing and must be received before the close of business two

days prior to the deadline to the attention of Kim Morrison, Purchasing Specialist. The Town

is not responsible for oral interpretations given by any Town employee or representative.

Prospective bidders are responsible for registering with the Purchasing department in order to

receive any amendments or addendums to the Proposal.

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PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Town of Scarborough’s Community Services Department is requesting proposals for Town owned beach

facilities for seasonal cleanings of bathroom and shower facilities and amenities. Typical cleanings are

finished at sites by 7:00 a.m. to prepare for the full day of operation. The town will be seeking additional

services in a separate RFP for trash removal and Beach Area Services that vendors can additionally send in a

proposal to be considered for combined services. Please note the Town purchases all chemicals and

supplies for beach cleanings.

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

· Daily cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms (men’s, women’s, and/or unisex)

· Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks, countertops, mirrors, doors, and partitions

· Sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting floors

· Restocking consumables (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.) as specified by the agency.

· Emptying and relining trash, large receptacles are on site for disposal.

· Removal of graffiti from restroom interiors and exteriors (as needed)

· Reporting maintenance issues, vandalism, or safety hazards immediately. Fixing these issues if

possible.

· Deep cleaning services on a scheduled or as-needed basis

Bathroom Service Dates:

5/22/26-9/7/26 (Daily) – 110 total days

*** Please indicate price per day and/or per cleaning for each specified site below:

Bathrooms:

Co-Op Fishing Pier-

· 2 single stall bathrooms

Pine Point-

· 3 single stall bathrooms

· 1 men’s room (2 urinals, 2 single stalls)

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· 2 outdoor showers

Ferry Beach-

· 2 single stall bathrooms

· 2 outdoor showers

Higgins Beach

· 1 men’s room (1 urinal, 1 stall)

· 1 women's room (2 stalls)

· outdoor shower w/foot wash

· indoor heated shower room

Vendors shall provide detailed pricing including quantities and cost of materials and labor

for work proposed in the RFP. Pricing should include all costs returning the work site to the

pre-work condition found.

The Town of Scarborough is exempt from Maine Sales Tax which should not be included in the

proposal.

Standard Terms and Conditions:

The Town of Scarborough reserves the right to amend this RFP prior to the proposal due date.

All amendments and additional information will be posted on the Town website:

www.scarboroughmaine.org. The Town reserves the right to waive any informality in proposals,

to accept the proposals or portions thereof, and to reject any and all proposals, should it be

deemed in the best interest of the Town to do so. Nothing in this document shall require the

Town of Scarborough to proceed with Engineering and/or any of the identified services. The

Town reserves the right to substantiate Respondent’s qualifications, capability to perform, and

availability and past performance record.

The cost for developing the proposal is the sole responsibility of the Consultant. All proposals

submitted become the property of the Town.

The Town reserves the right to approve subcontractors. All work performed under contract to

the Town becomes the property of the Town in the format specified by the Town.

Payment for agreements for the undisputed purchase of goods or services provided to the

Town, will be made within 30 days of the receipt of a proper billing or the delivery of the goods

or services to the location(s) specified in the agreement, whichever is later.

The Town of Scarborough is exempt from all Federal Excise Taxes.

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The Town of Scarborough is exempt from all State of Maine Sales Taxes.

A Certificate of Insurance is required from all consultants, contractors and vendors doing

business with the Town of Scarborough. Within two (2) weeks of the Notice of Award,

Consultant must submit a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Scarborough as

“additional insured.” Failure to furnish the required certificate within the required timeframe

may result in the proposal being rejected.

The successful Consultant(s) selected shall agree to defend, indemnify and hold the Town

harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, causes of action and judgments arising from

or related to Consultant’s performance, including claims of professional malpractice or

negligence. Such indemnity shall include the Town’s reasonable attorneys' fees as well.

The above referenced indemnity shall be in addition to and as a complement to the below

described insurance coverage, which coverage is a mandatory requirement of this RFP and any

award hereunder.

Specifically, the successful Consultant(s) shall provide the following coverage(s) and amount(s).

Commercial General Liability $2,000,000.00 Automobile Liability $1,000,000.00 Workers

Compensation $1,000,000.00 Errors and Omissions $1,000,000.00 Umbrella Coverage

$2,000,000.00

Proposer List (plus posting on the town’s website):

RB Landscaping and Removal

Maine Cleaning Solutions

Pristine House Cleaning

TBLJD Cleaning Services

CleanCraft Services

Maine Custodial Services

ryanbreton4@gmail.com

S.mainecleaning@gmail.com

support@pristinecleaningme.com

bigwright02@hotmail.com

Eb@cleancraft.services

mainecustodialservices@gmail.com

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services
• NAICS 561720Janitorial Services

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