Chippewa National Forest - Janitorial - Deer River RD

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting janitorial and office cleaning services for the Deer River Ranger Station located in the Chippewa National Forest. The solicitation requires comprehensive cleaning services including weekly tasks such as kitchen and restroom sanitization, vacuuming, and mopping; monthly dusting and window cleaning; semi-annual light fixture and blind cleaning; and annual carpet shampooing and deep facility cleaning. Qualified contractors must demonstrate relevant experience in janitorial services, provide detailed information about their workforce and equipment capabilities, and visit the site prior to bidding to understand existing conditions. The government will evaluate proposals using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, considering price fairness, technical acceptability, and past performance, with references potentially contacted to assess contractor performance history. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM CST on January 26, 2026, and must be submitted via email to fay.chiappone@usda.gov, accompanied by a completed Schedule of Items, Experience Questionnaire, and acknowledgment of any amendments.

This is a total small business set-aside procurement with no identified incumbent contractor mentioned in the solicitation materials. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order for a one-year base period (February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027) with potential six-month extension options, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. The scope covers monthly cleaning of the Main Office and Garage facilities plus a single annual comprehensive cleaning of the Bunkhouse and Residence at the Cutfoot-Sioux facility, with cleaning services to be performed during business hours between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM on workdays. The work will be performed at the Deer River Ranger Station in Deer River, Minnesota 56636, serving an office housing approximately 30-55 people. Contractors must comply with applicable Department of Labor wage determinations for service contract workers in specified Minnesota counties, which establish detailed hourly wage rates, benefits, and compensation requirements for janitorial and related occupational classifications.