Attch 1. 1449_Sol_1249QL21Q0018.pdf

Solicitation 1240LQ21Q0018 Gunnison Janitorial and Snow Removal Services Multi-Year GMUG National Forest- Gunnison Ranger District

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Non-Discrimination Statement The U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 800-795- 3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number for this requirement is 1240LQ21Q0018 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the authority of FAR 12.303.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04, effective February 16, 2021.

(iv) This acquisition is subject to a set aside for small business. The NAICS code is 561720 and the Small Business Size Standard is $19.5.

(v)

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item Number Item Description Unit Quantity

Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price

Base Period: 05/01/2021 – 04/30/2022

001 Janitorial Services per the attached specifications

12 MO

Total Annual Price $ Option Period 1: 05/01/2022 – 04/30/2023

002 Janitorial Services per specifications

12 MO

Option Period 2: 05/01/2023 – 04/30/2024

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003 Janitorial Services per specifications

12 MO

Option Period 3: 05/01/2024 – 04/30/2025

004 Janitorial Services per specifications

12 MO

Total Annual Price $ Option Period 4: 05/01/2025 – 04/30/2026

005 Janitorial Services per the attached specifications

12 MO

The pricing portions of this SOI should be filled out and submitted as part of any quote submitted in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

(vi) Description of Requirement

STATEMENT OF WORK

Division 100 – General Specifications

110 Scope of Work Provide all labor, materials, supervision, insurance, supplies (except for Government Furnished Property) and equipment necessary to perform janitorial services for the Gunnison Ranger District office.

110.1 Roles and Responsibilities

110.1.a. Government The Administrative Contracting Officer has the overall responsibility for administration of this contract.

The Contracting Officer alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be designated in writing at time of award.

The COR assists the Administrative CO with the administration of the contract requirements. The COR’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Determining the adequacy of the performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

Acting as the Government’s representative in charge of work at the site.

Ensuring compliance with contract work requirements.

Advising the CO of any factors that may cause a delay in performance of the work.

No government employees are authorized to exercise either direct or indirect supervision over, or provide direction to, the Contractor’s employees.

110.1.b. Contractor The contractor shall have sufficient staffing to be responsive to cleaning requirements.

The contractor shall arrange for satisfactory supervision of the contract work. The personnel employed by the Contractor shall be capable employees, trained and qualified in custodial type work. The Contractor shall be fully staffed beginning the first day of work under the contract. The employees shall be trained and experienced cleaning personnel who will exhibit the capability of operating with a minimum of supervision.

All personnel will receive close and continuing first line supervision by the Contractor.

All employees must comply with local and federal regulations regarding COVID-19 or any other pandemics, including wearing personal protective equipment, if required by regulation.

110.2 Location and Description of Office

The Gunnison Ranger District office is located at 216 North Colorado Street, Gunnison, Colorado 81230.

The office consists of a conference room, lobby, mailroom/file room, supply room, 4 restrooms, a large bomb shelter/basement, numerous hallways, cubicles and offices for approximately 17,000 square feet. Approximately half the area is carpeted, and the other half is linoleum, tile, and concrete floors.

110.3 Schedule of Work

All work shall be performed outside the normal operating hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except work completed on weekends and federal holidays. Work on weekends and federal holidays may be performed at any time. Work will be accomplished five days per week (week = Monday through Sunday). The contractor has the option to perform Friday evening work on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, or on a Monday if the Monday is a federal holiday.

Work shall be performed under the Five Day Schedule of Monday through Friday.

However, there will be ten, four-day work weeks due to federal holidays. No janitorial services will be required on the following federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

110.3a. Services required Daily (5 days a week – Monday through Friday)

a. Sweep and mop all tiled floors and stair treads.

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b. Vacuum all carpeted floor surfaces and mats.

c. Empty all wastebaskets and replace in the same place. Replace liners if needed.

d. Clean and sanitize all bathroom facilities, including toilets, urinals, countertops, drains, and sinks.

e. Clean counters, microwave, and sink.

f. Replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap.

g. Wash mirrors and restroom partitions.

h. Clean, sanitize, and polish, water fountains.

i. Remove snow and de-ice sidewalks prior to 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday and as necessary throughout the day to maintain safety and accessibility.

j. Replace all burned out lights in all interior light fixtures.

k. Remove and dispose of trash and litter from all outdoor areas on the property.

110.3b. Services Required Weekly

a. Clean, dust, and polish all exposed surfaces (desks, bookcases, countertops, file cabinets, and furniture) and clean windowsills and doors.

b. Recycling – remove all recycled material from office and place in the recycle storage units located outside.

c. Dust low surface (below 7 feet), including blinds.

d. Remove cobwebs from walls, ceilings, and around windows.

e. Replace burned out lights on all exterior light fixtures.

f. Wash front entryway and clean windows.

g. Sweep and mop all concrete floors and hallways.

h. Clean outdoor recycle bins and haul to recycle center as needed. Remove rocks from sidewalks and replace to xeriscape areas.

i. Remove weeds from outdoor areas, including parking areas.

j. Remove loose leaves, loose branches, and pinecones from sidewalks, parking lots, and landscaped areas.

110.3c. Services Required Monthly

a. Buff floors

b. Sweep sidewalks, parking lots, and snow swales (area between the sidewalk and office building next to the office on the north side) to remove leaves and built-up dirt.

110.3d. Services Required Quarterly

a. High dusting – above 7 feet

b. Clean blinds and light fixtures.

c. Wash doors and walls

110.3e. Services Required Semi-Annually (Recommend May and October) – Semi- Annual services will be performed with 7 days advance notice and with approval of the COR.

a. Wash interior and exterior of windows, including upper level windows.

b. Shampoo all carpeting.

c. Strip and wax all linoleum floors.

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d. Clean exterior light fixtures.

120 Cleaning Products and Materials

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide bio-based products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from bio-based materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the Government. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the COR.

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which bio-based products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of bio-based products listed, while meeting the health and environmental specifications.

All-purpose cleaner Degreaser Heavy duty cleaner Deodorizer Carpet shampoo Floor finish Floor finish restorer Disinfectant sanitizer Floor sealer

Floor stripper Extraction fluid Furniture polish Glass cleaner Stain remover Stainless steel polish Air freshener Toilet bowl cleaner Bathroom cleaner

White board cleaner Laundry detergent Solvent Liquid hand soap w/dispenser Cream cleaner Lime and scale/tile remover

Bio-based products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Bio- Preferred program must meet the required minimum bio-based content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their bio-based products such as bio-based content.

In addition to the bio-based products designated by the USDA in the Bio-Preferred program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other bio-based products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of bio-based products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract. Additionally, the winning contractor on each anniversary date of the contract

10 | P a g e o f 3 7 shall compile a complete list of bio-based products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Bio-Based Product Certification. The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio-Based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

Within 14 days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operations and Maintenance Plan. This submittal shall be approved to the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the CO in writing.

The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of bio-based products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

Detail how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of bio-based products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis through the period of contract performance.

Proposed bio-based custodial products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category.

and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage. and disposal of bio-based products; proper maintenance of equipment, and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

Green Seal: Custodial cleaning products required in the performance of this SOW shall meet at a minimum, Green Seal Product Standards (http://www.greenseal.org/). The list of

11 | P a g e o f 3 7 green seal products can be found at http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/index.cfin. If it is determined that a product does not meet Government performance requirements, the Contractor shall submit a proposed alternative that would meet the performance requirements with the lowest environmental impact for evaluation and acceptance.

The contractor is required to use vacuum cleaners that have "Sealed" or "True" HEPA filtration systems. Vacuums labeled with HEPA or 'HEPA like" filters are not acceptable for use.

Contractor must identify what specific brand of product will be used under this contract in each of eight (8) product categories listed below:

1 Glass cleaner 2 Toilet and urinal cleaner 3 Cleaner for metal fixtures 4 Cleaner for countertops, desktops, sinks, tabletops, and other non-metal surfaces

5 Floor cleaner 6 Floor strippper 7 Floor wax 8 Carpet cleaner

121 - Required Submittals

The Contractor must submit to the CO a list indicating the name of the manufacturer, the brand name, and the intended use of each of the materials, chemicals, and compounds proposed for use in the performance of its work. The Contractor will also submit the brand of vacuum cleaner that is proposed for use.in the performance of this contract. The submittal must also indicate compliance with the specifications.

The Contractor shall not use any materials, chemicals, or compounds which the CO determines would be unsuitable for the intended purpose or harmful to the surfaces to which applied on or are unsatisfactory for use by occupants. The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from recovered materials (e.g. recycled paper and paper products) to the maximum extent possible without detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user.

130 - Government- Furnished Property

The Government will make available to the Contractor prior to the start of work, only the equipment listed below hereinafter referred to as "Government-Furnished Property" for use in the performance of this contract.

12 | P a g e o f 3 7 o Office keys o Trash can liners o Paper towels o Toilet paper o Hand soap o Dish soap

In addition, the Government will supply water, electric power, dumpsters for trash and refuse material, and limited space within the building for storage of the Contractor’s supplies and equipment. The Government will issue combinations or keys necessary for access to areas requiring work under this contract. The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of such delivered Government furnished property until completion and final acceptance of work required under this contract. If the Government fails to make timely availability of such government furnished property suitable for its intended use and upon written request from the Contractor, the CO will make an equitable adjustment of the contract delivery or performance dates of contract price, or both, pursuant to the “Changes” clause of the General Provisions of this contract.

140 Contractor Furnished Property The Contractor shall furnish:

1) All necessary supplies and materials (including cleaning supplies, wax, shampoo, spot remover, plastic garbage bags) except those items specified as Government furnished property.

2) All necessary cleaning equipment including but not limited to: scrubbing machine, floor polishing machine, and vacuum cleaner.

Equipment shall be commercial size and type customarily used by the janitorial profession and capable of handling sand and gravel brought in by boots. Equipment designed for home use will not meet these specifications. The Contractor’s equipment shall be in good repair and able to operate efficiently and safely.

The CO may inspect the Contractor’s equipment, tools, or supplies at any time and direct the removal of objectionable, improper, inadequate, or unsafe items. These items shall be removed from the job by the Contractor and replaced with satisfactory equipment.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a file with copies of MSDS’s for all chemical products used under this contract. This file shall be kept in the building and be accessible to the CO at all times.

150 Contract Time The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government and shall perform the work diligently. The Contractor shall be responsible for the completion of all work ordered within the scope of this contract.

160 Contractor Personnel

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The Contractor shall employ competent and skilled personnel. The offeror is required to submit a list of personnel and the extent of their experience who will be performing the work for approval to the CO prior to the Notice to Proceed. Prior to a change of personnel, a list shall be submitted with names and experience to the CO for approval.

The Contractor shall provide the CO with the personal information of the employee in order to input the employee into the Person Model for vetting.

The Contractor shall ensure that all employees follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines regarding infectious disease while performing their duties. Employees shall be provided with all required personal protective equipment as directed by the CDC and OSHA for the performance of their duties. The CO may require that during the performance of their duties, all Contractor/subcontractor employees wear personal protective equipment, including masks, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The CO will provide a written list of required PPE to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision of crew to prevent employees from disturbing papers on desks, opening drawers or cabinets, using telephones, or computers provided for official Government use. The Contractor or employees shall not bring children to the premises while work is being performed.

Contractor must have personnel available to back up the regular employees in case of personal emergencies or inclement weather.

The Contractor or his/her employees are prohibited from distributing papers on desks, opening drawers or cabinets, or using telephones or office equipment. Contractor is prohibited from smoking in the building or within 25 feet of entrances, windows, or HVAC air handling and circulation systems.

The CO may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the job any employee the Government deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any other Government owned property.

The Government reserves the right to approve or disapprove any subcontractors selected. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the CO for all subcontractors prior to entering into any subcontracts. The request and approval shall be in writing and include the specific work to be accomplished by the subcontractor.

170 Security The Contractor shall be responsible for the safeguarding of all Government property. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. All buildings will be locked by the Government. However, the Contractor shall double check all doors nightly. Fans in restrooms, portable air conditioners, and other like conveniences shall be turned off. Night lighting as designated by the COR shall be left on.

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The Government will allow the Contractor access to the areas to be cleaned. If the access is limited for any reason the Contractor will not be responsible for cleaning that area. The Contractor shall let the COR know immediately or the next day when access is denied.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government by any person other than the Contractor’s or approved subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government and shall immediately report to the CO any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys. In the event keys are lost or duplicated the Contractor may be required to re-key or replace the affected lock(s) without cost to the Government. The Government may, at its option, replace the affected lock(s) or perform re-keying. Cost of such work shall be deducted from the Contractor’s payment.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure all articles of personal or monetary value found by the Contractor’s/subcontractor’s employees are turned in to the CO.

180 Work Requirements and General Cleaning Techniques

Cleaning methods shall be supplemented by hand operations necessary to clean corners and locations inaccessible to the equipment and methods specified hereinafter, and shall include areas under furniture and furnishings, floor mats, runners, and elsewhere as directed. All furniture and furnishings shall be stored to their proper place at the completion of each daily work period. All locked spaces shall be properly secured and relocked immediately upon completion of services. Cleaning shall be performed in accordance to the following guidelines:

1. Sweeping and Dust Mopping Sweeping shall leave the surfaces uniformly clean of all surface dirt including corners and places inaccessible to a mop. Surface accumulation of hardened dirt that cannot be loosened with a broom shall be loosened sufficiently to permit removal by sweeping, or if necessary, shall be wet mopped. It is intended that all dust surface contamination except deeply imbedded dirt and stains shall be removed by sweeping. All sweeping debris shall be removed and placed in dumpsters. Sweepings shall not be left to contaminate other areas.

2. Vacuuming

Carpeted areas shall be vacuumed. A hose attachment may be required for corner areas and around baseboards.

3. Wet Mopping

Floors cleaned by wet mopping shall be free from streaks, stains, soap film, and dirt. There shall be no splash marks on walls, baseboards, furniture, or furnishings.

There shall be no mop strings left on floors and surfaces shall be left dry. Corners and spaces inaccessible by mop shall be carefully cleaned and dried by hand. Only a small area of the floor shall be mopped, rinsed, and dried each time to reduce the

15 | P a g e o f 3 7 amount of time that water stands on the floor. Rinsing shall be with clean water. A minimum of mopping solution shall be used and in as low a concentration as possible to obtain the required cleansing. When floors cannot be satisfactorily cleaned otherwise, they shall be scrubbed by hand or machine, wax will be replaced, and buffed.

4. Trash Removal

All wastebaskets shall be emptied and placed back in the same location. Trash liners shall be replaced as needed. Bags of trash shall not be left in hallways inside or outside of buildings. Any trash dropped shall be immediately retrieved by the contractor and properly disposed of. Any liquids spilled in the process of trash removal shall be wiped up immediately.

5. Dusting

Dusting shall be accomplished by hand and supplemented by vacuuming. Oil treatment for cloths is not permitted. Surfaces shall be clean and free from dust.

Dust shall be removed and not scattered around the room. All dusting should be done after the floors have been swept and the dust has settled. Low dusting includes all surfaces not over seven feet from the floor. Office equipment such as typewriters, calculators, computer terminals, cash registers, or other similar equipment shall not be dusted due to the possibility of damage or mis-operation.

Molding, tops of doors, walls, ceilings, exposed pipes, ducts, and beams or similar surfaces seven feet or less from the floor shall be dusted. Window blinds or coverings shall be free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, and cobwebs.

6. Washing

Washed surfaces shall be clean and free from all dirt and grease. Surfaces shall be dried and left clean. Glass shall be washed by glass cleaner, rubbed with a cloth, and polished with a clean, soft, dry cloth. The washing shall not contaminate adjacent non-glass areas. Glass shall be left clean and dry, free from film or streaks. Scrub brushes shall be used where necessary to loosen dirt.

7. Cleaning Restrooms

Restrooms shall have a clean appearance and be free of odors other than from immediate use. All fixtures, dispensers, and surfaces shall be clean and bright with no evidence of dust, dirt, spots, stains, rust, mildew, or excess moisture. Restroom floors, walls, stalls, mirrors, and lavatories shall be cleaned daily. Commodes and urinals shall be cleaned with a toilet brush and the exterior surfaces shall be wiped with a clean cloth. Urinal and commode surfaces and fixtures shall be disinfected and all surfaces subject to contaminates shall be scrubbed and disinfected.

8. Damp Wiping

Surfaces shall be left clean and free from film or streaking upon completion of damp wiping.

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9. Polishing Metal Surfaces

All metal polished surfaces shall be cleaned, sanitized, and then rubbed to a soft gloss with a clean cloth. All traces of oxidation, stains, discoloration and finger marks shall be removed. Drinking fountain surfaces and metal dispensers shall be clean and bright, free of dust, spots, stains, streaks, debris, and all nozzles shall be free of encrustation.

10. Light Bulb Replacement

Burned out light bulbs shall be replaced as needed. The Government will furnish light bulbs and will make them available to the Contractor.

Contractor/subcontractor employees shall use safe practices when changing bulbs located on the ceiling or other difficult to reach locations. Inoperable bulbs should be reported to the CO or COR.

11. Snow Removal/De-icing

All snow shoveling and de-icing should be completed before 7:00 AM, unless it is snowing during the day. If it is snowing during the day, snow removal should be done as needed. All snow should be removed from the sidewalks on the front, side, and rear of the office building; and the snow swales on the rear of the building (between the building and sidewalk). Snow shall not be shoveled into the parking lot or the snow swales or entryways. De-icing should be performed as necessary to prevent slick/icy spots from forming on sidewalks and entryways.

The Contractor/subcontractors shall use de-icing materials that comply with local and federal environmental regulations and are encouraged to use bio-based materials.

12. Exterior Litter Removal All litter shall be removed from the property, including sidewalks, parking lots, snow swales, around the dumpster and recycling bins, and landscaped areas.

13. Exterior Leaf and Dirt Removal.

All loose leaves, branches, and pinecones shall be removed from the sidewalks, parking areas, entryways, and snow swales. If there is dirt piled up on sidewalks or parking areas it should be swept and removed.

14. Distribution of Supplies

The Contractor shall distribute supplies to dispensers in restrooms, the kitchen/break rooms, and other spaces designated by the CO and COR and placed in their proper receptacles. The quantity of supplies distributed shall be adequate to meet usage requirements until the next distribution.

15. Replacement of Government Furnished Supplies

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It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to submit a list as supplies run low.

Therefore, the Contractor should plan anticipated needs in advance and inform the COR of any needs at least one month in advance of anticipated need.

16. Defective, Damaged, or Inoperable Items The Contractor shall report to the COR, without delay, all damaged, clogged, leaking, or inoperable fixtures; all damaged and/or inoperable dispensers, holders, and containers; and other defective or inoperable equipment surfaces.

Division 300 Payments

310 Method of Payment Submit an original invoice at the end of the month into the Government’s Invoice Processing Platform (https://ipp.gov) for work performed that month. Payments shall be made for janitorial services which have been satisfactorily provided during the month. An inspection checklist will be completed by the COR at the end of the month and signed by the COR and the Contractor a contractor/subcontractor employee. The invoice will be reviewed and approved or rejected by the COR within five days of receipt of the invoice. Rejected invoices must be corrected and resubmitted. COR will forward the approved invoice to the administrative CO who will submit it for payment. Payment will be made within 30 days from date of acceptance of the invoice and will be made by electronic funds transfers.

400 Inspection and Acceptance The Contractor’s work shall be periodically inspected. The Government will inform the Contractor of any noncompliance to the specifications of the contract. Any work items that need to be corrected will be brought to the attention of the Contractor. Corrections shall be accomplished within 48 hours after notification by the Government.

Provide all labor, supervision, supplies (except Government Furnished Property) and equipment necessary to perform janitorial services.

(vii) Place of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

This requirement is for janitorial and snow removal services for the Gunnison Ranger District office, located at 216 North Colorado Street, Gunnison, CO 81230.

(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2020) (Provision) Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

Addenda to paragraph 52.212-1(b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

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2) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical Proposal – The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

i) Past Performance – provide a list of similar projects completed by your firm over the past three years. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email).

ii) Technical Capability – Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project.

iii) Offers using any Subcontractors must complete and submit SF 6300- 11 for approval with their proposal.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) the completed price schedule contained in section v of this solicitation, 2) Acknowledge any amendments issued on beta.sam.gov for this solicitation by completing and signing the posted SF-1449. The completed SF-1449 should include the business name, address, DUNs, POC, email and phone. Also, complete section 30a-c with person authorized to commit the company to a Government contract. If an amendment is added, the Contractor will need to complete the SF-30 that will be provided, item 8 with Offerer business name and address items 15a-c.

c) Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.212-3, and Employment of Eligible Workers-Workforce Certification found in this solicitation. Copy and paste the completed provisions onto your company letterhead and include your DUNS number.

3) Submit offer by email to Rebecca Schowalter, rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov, so that it is delivered into this inbox by April 19, 2021 by 1400 MST. Emails should contain seven separate attachments:

Attachment 1. Completed Standard Form (SF) 1449, include business name, address, DUNS, POC name, email and phone.

Attachment 2. Fillable Schedule of Items Attachment 3. Contractor Representations Attachment 4. Bio-Based Statement Attachment 5. Experience Questionnaire

Attachment 6. Designation of Representatives/Key Personnel Attachment 7. FS 6300-11 Subcontractor Approval Request

Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Rebecca Schowalter.

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4) Address questions about this solicitation to Rebecca Schowalter at rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov.

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (OCT 2014) (Provision)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical

a. Experience working in commercial or federal facilities. Your past documented experience at commercial and/or federal facilities. Provide a statement relative to your proposed methodology and approach relative to accomplishing the work.

b. List of Equipment/Products. Describe by Brand/Capacity/Etc. the equipment to be used in performance and the products or product lines of cleaning products to be utilized.

Offerors must identify what specific brand of product is proposed for use under this contract in each of the eight (8) product categories listed in the attached Statement of Work in section entitled “Cleaning Products and Materials”

2. Past Performance The proposal must address past performance by providing a list of all major contracts and/or subcontracts completed during the past three (3) years and all contracts and subcontracts currently in process. The list should include, but is not limited to, contracts and subcontracts similar in nature and complexity to that required by this solicitation. Contracts listed should include those entered by the Federal Government, agencies of state and local governments, and commercial customers. Offerors that are newly formed entities, without prior contracts as an entity, should list contracts and subcontracts completed by all key personnel. Include the following information for each contract and subcontract:

a) Name of contracting activity/Firm

b) Contract Number

c) Total contract value

d) Completion date, or stage of completion if still in process

e) Description of Contract work

f) Contracting Officer/Owner with current contact information

3. Price Technical and past performances, when combined, are approximately equal to Price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that

20 | P a g e o f 3 7 an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (Provision)

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are not complete in SAM the offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer. The full provision is available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are complete in SAM, the offeror shall complete the following:

(b)(1)Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2)The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

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Addenda to 52.212-4:

Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in

DEVIATION 2017-1 (AUG 2017):

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JAN 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws

108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.657a).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or _ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] _X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13 __ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or _ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or __ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

_X_ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or _ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or _ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020)

(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

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__ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

_X_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub. L.

103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112- 42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate II (May 2014) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (19 U.S.C.

2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

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__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

__ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

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