Janitorial Services Patuxent Research Services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking janitorial services for the Patuxent Research Refuge located in Laurel, Maryland. The solicitation (RFP 140F0S25R0002) covers cleaning services for approximately 26,206 square feet across six facilities, including the National Wildlife Visitor Center and several other buildings. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with offerors required to submit a technical volume, price volume, and completed SF 1449 form. Proposals are due by March 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with a site visit scheduled for February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM local time. Potential bidders must submit any questions by March 4, 2025, and the anticipated contract award date is March 10, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 561720, with a small business size standard of $22 million. The contract structure includes a base period from March 2025 through March 2030, with four additional option years available. Contractors must use environmentally preferred cleaning products meeting Green Seal standards and provide services two days per week (Tuesdays and Fridays) between 8:00am-4:00pm, excluding federal holidays. The minimum wage requirements are established by the Department of Labor's Wage Determination, with rates specified for various service classifications. Performance will be monitored through visual inspections and ATP bioluminescence testing, with the contractor required to provide personnel who can pass background checks and obtain government-issued identification cards.