CHIPPEWA National Forest - Janitorial Services - Deer River RD

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting janitorial services for the Chippewa National Forest's Deer River Ranger District through Solicitation Number 12444626Q0002. The scope of work includes twice-weekly cleaning services at the main Deer River Ranger District office (1235 Division Street) and twice-yearly cleaning at a secondary residence and bunkhouse located approximately 20 miles northwest. Key requirements include contractor-provided equipment and transportation, compliance with federal labor standards and wage determinations, and maintenance of workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The contract will be evaluated based on two factors: price and past performance, with past performance weighted more heavily in the award decision. Proposals must be submitted via email to Fay Chiappone by November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM CDT, and all potential offerors must maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside with a $22 size standard, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documents. The contract period runs from November 17, 2025 through October 31, 2026, with four optional renewal periods extending through October 31, 2030. Cleaning tasks encompass approximately 5,443 square feet of office space, six sleeping rooms in crew quarters, and residential facilities, with weekly responsibilities including vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting, and restroom maintenance, plus monthly and semi-annual deep cleaning tasks. Applicable wage determinations require a minimum of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026, with additional benefits mandated per Department of Labor standards for the Minnesota service contract region. The place of performance is Deer River, Minnesota 56636, with contract administration through USDA-FS CSA East 7 in Atlanta, Georgia.