BGNDRF Janitorial and Light Maintenance

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is seeking janitorial and light maintenance services for the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) located in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The solicitation (No. 140R4025Q0028) is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720, with a small business size standard of $22.0 Million. The government intends to award a single hybrid fixed-price and labor hour purchase order to the most advantageous contractor, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical approach, past performance, and price. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal package including a cover sheet, technical proposal, past performance documentation (three project examples), and a pricing proposal. Key deadlines include April 4, 2025, for submitting questions and April 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM MDT for quote submissions, with the evaluation emphasizing the contractor's technical capabilities and ability to perform cleaning services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

The contract will cover a three-year period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with a base year and two option years. Services will encompass approximately 5,740 square feet of office, laboratory, and restroom spaces, including twice-weekly cleaning of tiled and carpeted areas, waste management, and exterior maintenance. The facility requires comprehensive cleaning tasks with strict quality control standards, allowing no more than three complaints per calendar year. The solicitation includes 104 scheduled cleaning events annually and up to 48 hours of additional custodial work. Exterior services will include maintaining approximately 5,400 square feet in front of the building and 9,000 square feet along the southern edge, with specific tasks such as mesquite and weed removal twice annually. The contract will follow Department of Labor wage determinations for service contract workers in New Mexico, ensuring appropriate compensation for personnel performing the services.