Peotone Library Board Selects Local Firm Welch Cleaning Pro for Janitorial Services

Peotone Public Library District Meeting | Jan. 15, 2026

Article Summary: The Peotone Public Library District Board voted unanimously to change janitorial providers, selecting a local Peotone-based company over the current provider and a lower bidder. The decision followed presentations from four competing companies.

Cleaning Contract Key Points:

• The Winner: Welch Cleaning Pro (WCP), a local family-owned business, was hired at a rate of $1,300.00 per month.

• The Competition: The Board heard bids ranging from $1,099 to $1,701 per month from three other vendors, including the incumbent service.

• The Terms: The hiring is contingent on the agreement of a month-to-month contract.

• Service Level: WCP will clean the facility two times per week.

The Peotone Public Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, voted unanimously to hire Welch Cleaning Pro (WCP) for library janitorial services, opting for a local vendor following a competitive bidding presentation.

During the meeting, representatives from four separate cleaning companies appeared before the Board to present bids and answer questions regarding insurance, bonding, and scheduling.

Johnathan Welch of Welch Cleaning Pro (WCP) presented his firm as a local option. He noted that the company is a family business that has operated in Peotone for 15 years and is located behind Terry’s Ford. WCP is bonded and insured and offered to clean the facility twice a week after library hours. Their quoted price was $1,300.00 per month.

The Board also considered a bid from the current provider, Clark’s Cleaning Services, Inc. Representative Andrea from Clark’s noted that they currently clean the PPLD building and proposed continuing service at a rate of $1,140.00 per month for two visits per week.

Two other companies from outside the immediate village also presented proposals:

• DBS Building Solutions: Representative Al presented the lowest bid of the night at $1,099.00 per month for twice-weekly cleaning.

• Imperial Service Systems: Based in Oak Brook Terrace with operations in five states, this company proposed a higher frequency of service—a minimum of three times per week—with a quote of $1,701.00.

Following the presentations, Trustee Mary Jane Carlson made a motion to hire Welch Cleaning Pro, contingent on the agreement of a month-to-month contract. The motion was seconded by Trustee Steve Dascenzo.

The measure passed with a unanimous 7-0 vote. Voting in favor were Trustees Susan Chisausky, Mary Jane Carlson, Steve Dascenzo, Sandra Gall, President Margaret Horne, Jean Oliver, and Bonnie Patek.