The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires janitorial services for the LA Gateway Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision for cleaning the two-story, 4250 sq. foot office building twice a week, typically Mondays and Fridays after 5 pm, excluding federal holidays. Services include cleaning entryways, restrooms, office spaces, kitchens, and carpets, as well as high cleaning surfaces and interior windows/doors. The contractor is responsible for providing most cleaning supplies and equipment, with an emphasis on environmentally preferable products and adherence to safety standards, including OSHA regulations. The government will provide some trash bags and exterior trash cans. Key personnel, including an on-site supervisor, must be designated. Security requirements involve obtaining Linc Pass cards or keys and reporting lost keys immediately.

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5613 Revision No. 30, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Los Angeles County, California. It specifies hourly rates for various occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, and technical roles. The document highlights compliance with Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts on or after January 30, 2022, and between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, respectively, with annual adjustments. It details health and welfare benefits, vacation accrual (2-4 weeks), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees (exemptions apply), night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted occupations, requiring contractors to propose classifications and rates for Department of Labor approval.

The USDA Forest Service's Past Performance Questionnaire is a document used to evaluate a contractor's experience and past project performance for federal solicitations. It requires detailed information including the contractor's business type, years of experience as a prime or sub-contractor, and a list of projects completed within the last three years, including contract amounts, project types, completion dates, and contact information for owners/references. The questionnaire also asks if the contractor has ever failed to complete awarded work, with a section for explanation if applicable. A remarks section allows for additional details, and the document concludes with a certification by an official, verifying the completeness and correctness of the provided information and authorizing references to furnish necessary data to the Forest Service.

The LA Gateway Janitorial Solicitation No. 127EAT26Q0006 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for janitorial services at the Angeles National Forest's LA Gateway Ranger District building, a two-story, 4,250 square foot facility. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 561720 and a $22 million size standard. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price award for a base year and four option years, running from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031. Proposals are due by January 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. A site visit is scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Questions must be submitted by January 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Evaluation criteria include relevant experience, past performance (with a focus on recency, relevancy, and quality), and price. Offerors must submit pricing for all items, including a potential six-month extension, to be considered responsive. The USDA Ombudsman Program is available for agency protests.