Janitorial services at FWS edwin B forsythe NWR.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking janitorial services for the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge located in Oceanville, New Jersey. The solicitation (140FS325Q0033) is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for cleaning services covering three facilities: an administrative office, visitor information center, and outdoor vault toilet building. Contractors must provide all cleaning supplies and equipment, with services to be performed during business hours from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The evaluation criteria will focus on price/best value, meeting specification requirements, and past performance as documented in CPARS/FAPIIS and the Contracting Officer's knowledge. Quotes are due by February 17, 2025, at 1700 EST, with a site visit available upon request by calling 609-652-1665.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors for the janitorial work. The contract structure includes a one-year base period from February 24, 2025, to February 23, 2026, with three optional one-year extensions potentially extending the contract through February 23, 2029. Wage rates are determined by the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Atlantic County, New Jersey, with minimum wages set at $17.75 per hour. The total facility area to be cleaned is approximately 9,626 square feet, with weekly cleaning required for the administrative office and visitor center, and twice-weekly cleaning for the outdoor vault toilets. Contractors must submit quotes via email to Chantal Bashizi, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and pricing broken down by monthly, yearly, and total contract periods.