SOW - Jantorial Services - Updated June 08 2020.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Janitorial Services

For the

U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center Maricopa, Arizona

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 CONTRACT PROJECT:

Project Title: “Janitorial Services” at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, Arizona.

2.0 PROJECT CONTACT PERSONS:

2.1 FACILITIES OPERATONS SPECIALIST (FOS):

Harry Gardner Facility Operations Specialist 21881 N. Cardon Lane Maricopa, AZ 85138 Tel. No.: 602-725-2123 Email: harry.gardner@ars.usda.gov

3.0 BACKGROUND:

ALARC is organized under the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) which is the principal research agency of the USDA and the Research, Education, and Economics (REE).

The U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) integrates the former Western Cotton Research Laboratory and the U.S. Water Conservation Laboratory on a 20-acre site at the University of Arizona, Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC). The facility opened in February 2006.

The location needs a Qualified Contractor to provide labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies/materials, except those furnished by the Government, necessary to perform the Janitorial Services as described in this PWS. The contractor shall maintain the current facility buildings, grounds and equipment to their most productive and efficient state of performance.

4.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

[X] Provide cost estimates cleaning supplies and labor to complete the requested work.

5.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide a cost estimate for parts and labor, furnish a technical and cost proposal to complete each project for any requested work as detailed in section 5.1 below. All requested work will be performed at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, Arizona.

5.1 Bid Schedule: Base

Provide qualified labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies/materials, except those furnished by the Government, necessary to perform the janitorial services for the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center located at 21881 North Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ 85138.

mailto:harry.gardner@ars.usda.gov

Contractor shall provide the full range of duties associated with custodial work at the facility, five (5) days/week, Monday through Friday, tour of duty to be discussed.

Floor Care, Window Cleaning, and Specialized Cleaning shall be quoted separately as a “Upon Request” basis.

The area of performance is comprised of six (6) buildings: 100N, 100S, 200, 300, 500, and 600

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday – clean restrooms and kitchen in accordance with 5.1.2 and 5.1.3 below.

Building 100N – 2 restrooms + kitchen area Building 100S – 2 restrooms +kitchen area Building 200 – 4 restrooms + kitchen area Building 300 – 2 restrooms w/showers Building 500 – 1 restroom Building 600 – 1 restroom w/shower

Tuesday and Thursday – building trash & recycling removal Building 100N – large 50-gallon trash cans Building 100S – large 50-gallon trash cans Building 200 – large 50-gallon trash cans (located in hallways)

There are also 4 exterior trash cans that should be emptied as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1.1 Building 100 North:

a. Clean 3 sets of glass entry doors

b. Disinfect receptionist desk

c. Mop lobby and lunch-room floor

d. Wipe down conference room table and vacuum as needed

e. Vacuum offices as needed/requested

f. Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.

Building 100 South:

a. Vacuum common areas as needed

b. Vacuum offices as requested

c. Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.

Building 200:

a. Dust mop hallways as needed

b. Mop all hallways (usually once per month)

c. Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.

5.1.2 Restrooms (ALL):

a. Clean and disinfect all restroom fixtures and surfaces (washbasins, urinals, mirrors, toilets, three shower stalls, etc.) are to present a clean appearance with no dust, spots, soil substances, discoloration, rust, green mold, encrustation, or excess moisture.

b. Replenish paper supplies

c. Fill soap dispensers in all restrooms. Soap shall be compatible with the provided dispenser. Unlock and open pull-down paper towel dispensers to check for replenishing.

d. Wet mop floors using a cleaner disinfectant.

e. Empty waste receptacles.

f. Tampon/sanitary napkin receptacles should be emptied, cleaned, disinfected and new bags inserted.

5.1.3 Kitchen and Kitchenettes:

a. Wipe down and sanitize counter tops

b. Wet mop floors with a cleaner/disinfectant.

c. Empty trash cans. Transport trash to designated areas. Replace can liners.

5.2 Description of Work:

5.2.1 General:

a. The Contractor will work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b. All requested work shall comply with applicable federal, state (Arizona), and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, and health and safety codes, in effect at the time of contract award.

c. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and field supervision for the completion of any requested project.

d. All removed hardware, debris and surplus materials resulting from all completed work shall be removed from the work area and disposed of properly after completion of the project.

e. Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary guards, lights, barricades, etc., to protect persons, property, and materials in and around the site.

f. Contractor shall schedule his work so that his working hours and the working hours of the location coincide (M-F -7:00am - 3:30pm). Should it be necessary to work hours other than the normal, regular working hours, the contractor shall arrange for access to the area with the location personnel.

g. Sanitation facilities: The contractor may use the government sanitary facilities during the execution of this project. It is required that the contractor use these facilities in a responsible manner.