Janitorial Services Needed at the Bedford, Indiana Hoosier N. F. Office

The US Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide janitorial services for the Hoosier National Forest office located in Bedford, Indiana. The solicitation, numbered 12444525Q0002, requires comprehensive cleaning services covering approximately 10,965 square feet of office space, including carpet and floor maintenance, trash removal, restroom sanitation, and exercise room upkeep. Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications by April 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The government will evaluate offers based on price, technical capability, past performance, and use of biobased products, with a focus on green cleaning practices and environmental sustainability. Interested vendors must provide details on equipment, key personnel, and past performance of similar projects.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720 with a size standard of $22.0 million, anticipating a single firm fixed-price contract. The contract will cover a base period from June 16, 2025, to June 14, 2026, with four option periods potentially extending the contract through June 14, 2030. Services are to be performed three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) between 4:30 p.m. and 12:00 midnight, with additional annual and semi-annual deep cleaning requirements. The previous contract (number 1252B120P0001) was held by contractor Rebecka Taft, though vendors are encouraged to consult www.fpds.gov for complete contract history. The place of performance is the Hoosier National Forest office at 811 Constitution Ave. in Bedford, Indiana, with a total floor area of approximately 8,980 square feet of carpeted space and additional non-carpeted areas.