Janitorial services for ottawa NF on 3 ranger districts kenton, ontonagon and watersmeet

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for janitorial services at three ranger district facilities within the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan: Watersmeet, Kenton, and Ontonagon. The contract requires comprehensive cleaning services including trash removal, vacuuming, restroom sanitation, office cleaning, and general facility maintenance to ensure safe working environments. This is a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling five years of potential performance. Evaluation will follow the "lowest price technically acceptable" criterion, with technical acceptability determined by the offeror's demonstrated ability to meet all requirements and past performance rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable. Quotations must be submitted by March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time to Debra.Derickson@usda.gov, and questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. All offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt, and offerors must submit pricing for all three locations to be considered responsive.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561720 with a small business size standard of $22 million. The specific service requirements vary by location: Watersmeet requires two days per week of cleaning, Kenton requires twice-weekly cleaning, and Ontonagon requires weekly cleaning, with facilities measuring approximately 5,633 gross square feet (Kenton) and 4,463 square feet (Ontonagon). The prevailing wage determination establishes a minimum hourly rate of $16.35 for janitors, plus fringe benefits including $5.55 per hour for Health & Welfare, paid vacation, and eleven paid holidays annually, with Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave provisions also applicable. Contractors must furnish all labor, supervision, and cleaning supplies in compliance with OSHA standards and a Green Seal-certified comprehensive sustainable cleaning program, with the government providing consumables such as paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soap. Performance locations are located in Watersmeet, Kenton, and Ontonagon, Michigan, with the primary place of performance listed as 1755 S Mitchell Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601-1143.