Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center and Bunkhouse Janitorial Service

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for janitorial services at the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Information Center and Bunkhouse located in Watersmeet, Michigan. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, and cleaning supplies for comprehensive cleaning services including twice-weekly cleaning of the Visitor Center during summer months (May-October), weekly cleaning during winter months (November-April), and two annual deep cleaning sessions of the Bunkhouse in May and October. The contract includes a base year plus four option years, running from award through March 31, 2030, with a total contract duration not to exceed 4.5 years. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, price, and past performance to determine the most advantageous proposal. Offerors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and submit their proposals by email to steven.pietila@usda.gov by the July 14, 2025 deadline.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a size standard of $22 million. The contract covers cleaning services for two facilities: the Visitor Center, which totals approximately 4,375 square feet with diverse floor surfaces including tile, carpet, concrete, and painted concrete across multiple rooms including lobby, assembly room, exhibit area, restrooms, and offices; and the Bunkhouse, a crew quarters facility measuring 15'-1" by 22'-0" with five sleeping rooms, living area, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. The place of performance is at E23979 US 2 E, Watersmeet, MI 49969, with cleaning services required year-round but with seasonal frequency variations. The contract will be subject to federal wage determination requirements, with workers required to be paid at least $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, along with specified health and welfare benefits.