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Carmel council awards five‑year janitorial contract to local firm

Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted a resolution authorizing a five‑year janitorial services agreement with Bridal Building Maintenance (base fee $327,000 plus $6,000 supplemental services). Staff said the vendor’s local presence and no-hiring guarantee justified the cost premium over a lower bid.

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council on May 4 approved awarding a five‑year janitorial contract to Bridal Building Maintenance, beginning July 1, 2026.

Tom Ford, staff lead on the procurement, told the council the city issued an RFP in November 2025 and received six proposals. Two top-scoring firms were…

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