Janitorial services for the Wayne National Forest, Athens Ranger District, Marietta Unit, Marietta, Ohio

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region is seeking a janitorial services contractor for the Wayne National Forest's Athens Ranger District in Marietta, Ohio. The solicitation (Number 12444325Q0008) requires comprehensive cleaning services for approximately 1,400 square feet of office space, including carpeted areas, restrooms, a kitchen, offices, and work areas. Services will be performed weekly between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., excluding federal holidays, with bi-annual carpet extraction. The government will evaluate offers using a best-value source selection approach, with technical factors including past performance, qualifications of key personnel, and sustainable acquisition practices. Offerors must submit technical proposals, price proposals, and representations and certifications by March 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST via email, with proposals to be evaluated across multiple technical and pricing dimensions.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, with the previous contractor being Reliance Contractors. The total contract value for the base and four option years is $43,200.00, with the base year covering the period from April 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, and subsequent option years extending through January 31, 2030. The place of performance is located in Nelsonville, OH 45764, specifically at the Wayne National Forest's Athens Ranger District Marietta Unit. Contractors must use biobased and environmentally friendly cleaning products, provide all necessary labor, equipment, and supplies, and adhere to green cleaning protocols. The contract emphasizes thorough cleaning standards across multiple surface types, with a comprehensive Performance Plan and quality control measures that include random inspections and performance evaluations.