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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Center RFPREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) ORGANIZATIONS TO OPERATE THE TRI-AREA, QUILCENE, AND/OR BRINNNON COMMUNITY CENTERS FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON Jefferson County is seeking interested and qualified organizations to operate one or more of the Community Centers located in the Tri-Area, Quilcene, and/or Brinnon areas for Jefferson County, Washington. Background Jefferson County owns several community centers that are contracted out to a local organization to promote community-based services for the benefit of Jefferson County residents. The current management contract for the three subject community centers expires on December 31, 2025. The Board of County Commissioners is looking to address community feedback on services not currently provided. The successful proposal will address one or more facilities and all scope of work elements for a period of one to five years. Scope of Work 1. Provide daily operation of one or more of the Centers, including scheduling events, program planning and activities, basic maintenance, custodial services, and building security. 2. Support and empower youth by helping them identify and meet their social, emotional, and developmental needs, while guiding them in accessing and navigating local, state, and federal programs, services, and community resources designed to promote their well-being and/or long-term success. 3. Support and empower seniors by helping them identify and meet their social, emotional, and developmental needs, while guiding them in accessing and navigating local, state, and/or federal programs, services, and community resources designed to promote their well-being and long-term success. 4. Schedule use of the Centers by community groups and organizations. 5. Purchase of necessary operating supplies. Cleaning and facility operating supplies shall be approved by the Facilities Division of the Jefferson County Department of Central Services (Facilities). 6. Purchase and replace interior light bulbs and linear (tube) lamps as part of the operating supplies referred to in paragraph 5 above. Brand and style of lamps are to be approved by Facilities. All used fluorescent tubes shall be boxed to allow Facilities to dispose. 7. Provide and manage routine custodial functions including but not limited to restrooms, floor care, room set-up, and minor emergency plumbing such as plugged or overflowing toilets. To ensure quality of care, the Center operator shall receive guidance from Facilities as outlined in Attachment A. 8. Provide general landscaping and ground maintenance, including but not limited to cutting grass, weed removal, and bush and hedge trimming. 9. Pay utility service charges, which may include but are not limited to telephone, high speed internet access, garbage, water, and electrical services. 10. Appoint local advisory boards, one for each community center. 11. The chosen entity will partner with Jefferson County Extension (JCE) to offer dedicated, pre-scheduled meeting and classroom spaces for education, outreach, and training, with recurring slots for seasonal needs. They will also provide secure, accessible, climate-controlled storage for WSU Extension's operational needs, including educational tools and equipment, accessible to authorized personnel during agreed hours. Collaboration on shared infrastructure, like grant-funded technology, is encouraged, potentially involving co-hosted events, resource sharing, and support for youth and adult education. 12. Work cooperatively with the American Red Cross and Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management in the event of an emergency to provide the use of the county-owned facilities as mass care shelters. 13. As part of the Brinnon Community Center, provide space allowing for County network gear for transmitting security camera feeds over supplied access point. 14. As part of the Quilcene Community Center, provide tenant agreement for Quilcene Foodbank space. Provide sublet agreements for all other community groups utilizing space withing the Quilcene Community Center. Photos of the three subject Community Centers are attached. Submittals Organizations must email a letter of interest, a summary of qualifications, and a cost estimate to Josh D. Peters, Jefferson County Administrator, at the email address below, no later than 4:00 p.m. Nov 11, 2025 jdpeters@co.jefferson.wa.us Reservation of Rights: The County reserves the right, if it deems such action to be in the best interest of the County, to reject any and all submittals or to waive any irregularities or informalities therein. The County reserves the right to extend the proposal submittal date, if needed. Inquiries: Any questions related to this Request for Qualifications must be directed to Josh D. Peters, at jdpeters@co.jefferson.wa.us, and be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2025 Schedule: The following schedule identifies major milestones of the selection process and may be modified at the discretion of the County: RFP distributed: October 6, 2025 Deadline for RFP questions: October 27, 2025 Deadline for RFP submissions: November 11, 2025 Review of proposals completed: November 17, 2025 Interviews with selected submitters: December 1, 2025 Contracts approved by the Board of County Commissioners: By December 31, 2025 Attachment “A” Custodial Duties Daily Routine Sinks Sinks should be disinfected daily Wipe down all faucets Sides of sinks and counter tops wiped down Wipe down mirrors, paper towel dispensers Toilets Toilets cleaned daily depending on use for large events at least twice daily Toilet seats should be raised and cleaned under and around the bowl with a disinfectant Wipe down toilet flush handles Light cleaning inside toilet bowl with bowl brush Handicap stall wiped down, and handrails disinfected Floors Floors mopped daily with a disinfectant, with emphasis on the men’s urinal: at least twice daily, depending on use, for large events. (Peroxide based anti-viral Sanitizer Cleaner.). Using urinal mats are to be used to protect flooring Sweeping of floors daily depending on size use a large dust mop or a broom Vacuum heavy traffic areas daily Spills on carpets should be cleaned ASAP; Facilities should be contacted if assistance is required Supplies Make sure all restrooms are properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towel multi-folds, hand soap, and toilet seat covers Weekly Routine Sinks All sinks deep cleaned weekly with a green scrub brush/pad with (ultra-light abrasive cleaner) to help keep sinks white Toilets Toilets cleaned with ultra-light abrasive cleaner (like Comet or Ajax) with a strong bristle brush to keep the ring from building up on toilet Urinals cleaned with ultra-light abrasive cleaner (like Comet or Ajax) and strong bristle brush Monthly Routine Wipe down stalls and handrails Wipe down light fixtures, bathroom fans, and windows Remove spider webs in restrooms Scrub floors with floor scrubber Floors Mopping in all areas should be done as needed but monthly at a minimum All carpeted floors should be vacuumed monthly regardless of use Annual Routine Washing windows Outside windows are done twice annually