Baldwin Janitorial contract

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically the Huron-Manistee National Forest's Baldwin Ranger District, is seeking janitorial services through a competitive solicitation. The contract will require a contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services for two buildings, performing tasks three times per week outside of business hours from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, transportation, and insurance necessary to complete the work, with an emphasis on using biobased and environmentally friendly cleaning products. The evaluation criteria will consider past performance, experience, biobased/sustainable plan, and cost/price, with the government awarding to the most advantageous offer. Interested offerors must submit a firm fixed price quote by April 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time directly to the contracting officer, Reuben Ntreh.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside for a base-plus-four year contract, covering the period from June 2025 to May 2030. The base period will run from 06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through 05/31/2030. The place of performance is located in Baldwin, Michigan 49304, and the contract will involve cleaning administrative offices, workout rooms, and bathrooms. While no incumbent contractor is specifically mentioned, the solicitation includes a detailed Quality Control Plan and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to ensure high standards of performance. Contractors will be required to complete an Experience Questionnaire demonstrating their capabilities, and comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for Michigan, which provides specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for various job classifications.