How to bid on janitorial services for the City of Knoxville

What Knoxville is buying

The City of Knoxville is seeking janitorial services for two off-site Knoxville Police Department facilities: 917 E. Fifth Avenue and 6388 Cement Plant Road.

The initial contract is for one year, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms. This opportunity may suit janitorial firms interested in facility service work for a public agency.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 8, 2026. Questions are due October 22, 2026, and bids are due October 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Do not wait until the last minute to complete the electronic submission.

Who this opportunity suits

This formal Invitation to Bid is relevant to janitorial and commercial cleaning firms that can serve the two listed Knoxville locations. Review the solicitation documents to understand the requested services and any conditions before deciding whether to bid.

How to access and submit the bid

Use “View original source” to open solicitation 109655 on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the instructions in the notice. Check for addenda before submitting so your response reflects the latest documents.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full bid documents carefully and use the requested format. Make sure your response addresses both facilities and clearly explains how your firm would provide the requested janitorial services.

Plan around the question and submission deadlines. If you need clarification, send questions by October 22, 2026, and allow time to review any answers or addenda before submitting.