RFQ Janitorial Services, Avery Office and Engine Bay

The USDA Forest Service Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District is requesting quotations for janitorial services at two federally controlled buildings in Avery, Idaho under RFQ 1240BD26Q0036, with quotations due May 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a 100% total small business set-aside with a small business size standard of $22 million — the primary eligibility filter.

The scope covers daily janitorial cleaning at varying frequencies (peak season May–September and off-season October–April) for Building #2025 (Avery Office, 7,370 square feet) and Building #2614 (Engine Bay, 600 square feet), plus carpet steam cleaning twice annually, window cleaning twice annually, floor stripping and waxing twice annually, and surge cleaning services as needed. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods (five years total). Quotations must include pricing for seven line items covering monthly services, carpet and window cleaning, vendor-furnished supplies (trash liners, paper products, hand soap, air freshener, toilet paper, sanitary napkin liners, and shower curtains), and hourly surge cleaning rates. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Labor Standards wage rates (Janitor Non-Supervisory $22.43/hour; Janitor Supervisory $25.72/hour; Window Cleaner Non-Supervisory $24.16/hour; Window Cleaner Supervisory $27.70/hour) and Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including biobased product requirements.

Offerors must have active System for Award Management registration. Past performance documentation covering 2023–2025, key personnel information, and completed SF-1449 forms with representations and certifications are required. Site visits to both facilities are strongly urged. The government covers initial background investigations for contractor employees; subsequent investigations are the contractor's responsibility. Payment is made through the Invoice Processing Platform. Award will be made to the offeror representing the most advantageous offer based on commercial product and service evaluation standards.