Recreation Janitorial Services for the Chattooga River Ranger District

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks recreation janitorial services for the Chattooga River Ranger District, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, with quotations due August 18 and questions due August 13. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; all responsible sources may submit, but only small business concerns qualify for award.

Place of performance is Lakemont, Georgia. The contract is firm-fixed price, performance-based, with a base year (November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027) plus four optional one-year renewals through October 31, 2031. Services cover 13 base recreation sites plus 5 optional locations, including campgrounds, trailheads, and day-use areas. Cleaning frequencies range from once to twice weekly depending on site and season. Required services include restroom cleaning and disinfection, trash removal within a 15-foot perimeter, exterior pressure washing, vault toilet pumping and maintenance, odor control, toilet paper replenishment, and grounds cleanup. The contract incorporates Service Contract Act prevailing wage requirements (Wage Determination 2015-4497) and biobased product requirements per Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. Offerors must submit a detailed Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award and demonstrate capability to perform, identify any requirements they cannot accomplish, and provide references for past performance evaluation. Quality standards establish an Acceptable Quality Level of 90% with potential deductions up to $400 per incident for non-compliance. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer using LPTA methodology. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026, 1:00 to 3:00 PM EST. The NAICS code is 561720, Janitorial Services; the PSC code is S201, Housekeeping–Custodial Janitorial.