Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluff RD, Janitorial Service

The USDA Forest Service is seeking janitorial services for the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District facility in Jonesboro, Illinois, through solicitation 12444525Q0018. The procurement covers comprehensive cleaning services including weekly maintenance tasks such as floor care, trash removal, vacuuming, dusting, restroom cleaning, and kitchen cleaning, along with semi-annual window cleaning and annual carpet steam cleaning and floor buffing services. Contractors must use biobased and environmentally friendly cleaning products, comply with green cleaning standards, and provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the approximately 3,120 square feet facility. The contract will be evaluated on a "Best Value" basis with past performance and performance plan weighted more heavily than price, while also considering bio-based product usage and pricing factors. Proposals must be submitted electronically to lawrence.jackson@usda.gov by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on May 19, 2025, including technical specifications, price proposals, and required certifications.

This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561720 with a size standard of $22 million in annual receipts. The contract includes a base performance period from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend performance through May 31, 2030, creating a potential five-year contract duration. Services will be performed at the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District office located at 521 N Main Street, Jonesboro, IL 62952, covering approximately 1,500 square feet of carpeted areas and 1,620 square feet of linoleum flooring. The contract requires 52 weeks of weekly janitorial services per year, two semi-annual window cleaning sessions, and annual deep cleaning services, with all work to be performed outside of normal business hours. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations and maintain active SAM registration throughout the contract period.