S - Janitorial Services Hood River Ranger District

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide janitorial services for the Hood River Ranger District Office located in Parkdale, Oregon. The solicitation (RFQ #1240BE25Q0009) requires the selected contractor to perform comprehensive cleaning services for approximately 9,050 square feet of carpet and 1,664 square feet of linoleum, including 56 windows, men's and women's restrooms, and various facility areas. Offers must be submitted electronically by January 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 19, 2024. The evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, which includes assessment of personnel, hiring processes, and work plans, as well as past performance from the previous three years. Price will also be a significant factor, with the government calculating total costs by combining base period and option year pricing.

This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720, with a size standard of $22 million. The contract structure includes one base year and four 12-month option periods, effectively running from the award date through December 31, 2029. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation for janitorial services, adhering to a detailed Performance Work Statement that requires services to be performed after hours between 6 PM and 6 AM on weekdays. The contractor must maintain a 95% acceptable quality level (AQL) and comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations, which specify minimum hourly wages and benefits for various labor categories. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with the government conducting periodic inspections to ensure compliance with the established service standards.