Wayne National Forest - Ironton Ranger District Janitorial Services

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region is seeking janitorial services for the Wayne National Forest's Ironton Ranger District through a small business solicitation. The contract requires comprehensive cleaning services three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for a 5,700 square foot district office and 700 square foot warehouse located in Pedro, Ohio, with services to be performed between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Key requirements include using environmentally preferable and biobased cleaning products, providing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and adhering to strict quality standards outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The evaluation will prioritize technical capability and past performance factors over price, with contractors required to demonstrate their experience and submit detailed performance plans. Site visits must be completed by August 6, 2025, and proposals are due August 13, 2025, with contract performance beginning September 9, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with a 12-month performance period running from September 7, 2025, through September 6, 2026. The incumbent contractor is Dirt Busters, currently receiving $1,576.74 per month for five-day-per-week service, though the new contract reduces frequency to three days per week. The facility encompasses approximately 5,810.5 square feet of cleanable space, with services covering both the main district office at 6518 State Route 93 and Warehouse #1 located in the Vesuvius Recreation Area off County Road 29. The contractor must provide a 30-day transition period for mobilization and will be responsible for supplying all consumables including toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and trash liners, with monthly invoicing occurring in arrears with 30-day payment terms. Performance will be evaluated monthly with potential payment deductions for unsatisfactory work, and more than six missed service occurrences per quarter will be considered unsatisfactory.