NH-FWS - great BAY NWR-janitorial contra

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks janitorial services at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Newington, New Hampshire, with quotes due July 23, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 561720 with a $22.00 million size standard.

The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order covering a base period of twelve months beginning August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with up to four optional one-year extension periods through July 31, 2031. Award is anticipated July 31, 2026. The previous contractor, Newby Network LLC, held the contract at a total value of $53,873.40.

Performance is limited to public restrooms at the refuge parking lot. The contractor must provide environmentally-responsible cleaning compounds and all necessary equipment; the Service supplies hand soap, toilet paper, plastic bags, and sanitary container liners. Work is performed three times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from June 1 through October 31, and twice weekly (Monday, Friday) from November 1 through May 31, completed in the morning after gate opening and by noon. Service Contract Labor Standards apply; prevailing wage rates in Rockingham County range from approximately $16.97 to $62.11 per hour depending on classification, with fringe benefits of $5.09 to $5.55 per hour.

All employees must provide evidence of U.S. citizenship and legal residency and undergo federal background investigations. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 16 at 9:00 AM; questions are due within 48 hours of posting. Evaluation prioritizes technical experience, technical approach and procedures, management plan with identified key personnel, and past performance on federal, state, or local government projects, weighted significantly above price. Contracting Officer is Keith Rose (keith_rose@ios.doi.gov); point of contact is Ella Weber (978-572-5617).