Janitorial Services, Chequamegon Nicolet NF SO

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting proposals for janitorial services at the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Supervisor's Office located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The contract requires comprehensive cleaning services for an 18,694 square foot administrative building, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleaning tasks such as floor maintenance, waste removal, dusting, restroom sanitization, and window cleaning. Evaluation criteria will consider factors including past performance, experience, supplies/tools/equipment, key employees, and project approach, with non-price factors weighted more heavily than price. Contractors must comply with federal regulations, including service contract labor standards and mandatory annual training requirements covering topics like unconscious bias, anti-harassment, and information security. The solicitation requires electronic submission of offers to shad.stoddard@usda.gov by 5:00 PM CT on May 5, 2025.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a base period from July 5, 2025, to July 4, 2026, and four potential one-year optional extension periods through July 4, 2030. Work will primarily be performed during evening hours between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, with the government providing basic consumable supplies like trash can liners, paper towels, and toilet paper. Contractor responsibilities include supplying all cleaning labor, equipment, and supervision, with performance subject to quarterly inspections and potential consequences for unsatisfactory work. The contract will require adherence to BioPreferred requirements for environmentally-friendly janitorial products and compliance with specific USDA security procedures for temporary site credentials. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, wage determinations indicate labor rates ranging from approximately $11.25 to $50.64 per hour depending on job classification.