Bear Lodge Ranger District Janitorial Service

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2) is soliciting proposals for janitorial services at the Bear Lodge Ranger District Office located in Sundance, Wyoming. The contract will require weekly cleaning services performed every Tuesday, with additional semi-annual cleaning in April and October and an annual deep cleaning in November/December. Evaluation of proposals will include assessments of technical factors such as key personnel qualifications, quality control approach, and use of biobased products, rated on a "Does Not Meet," "Meets," or "Exceeds" scale. Past performance will be reviewed for recency, relevancy, and quality, resulting in an overall confidence rating, while price will be evaluated for reasonableness and understanding of work requirements. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by December 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, with an option to schedule a site tour by contacting Sabrina Wilfong via email.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and covers a base contract period of one year from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with four potential one-year option periods available. The facility encompasses approximately 6,350 square feet of mixed carpeted and hard floor areas, and the government will provide certain cleaning supplies while the contractor must furnish necessary equipment and materials. Wage rates will be determined according to the Service Contract Act wage determination for Wyoming, with the most recent rates effective July 22, 2024. The Performance Work Statement requires compliance with federal guidelines for environmentally preferable and biobased product usage, and the contractor must coordinate cleaning schedules with the Contracting Officer's Representative at least two weeks in advance. No work will be performed on federal holidays without prior approval, and the place of performance is specifically the Bear Lodge Ranger District Office at 101 S. 21st Street, Sundance, Wyoming 82729.