JANITORIAL SERVICES AT NWS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1305M326Q0207 is a solicitation for non-personal janitorial services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Grand Rapids, MI. The contract includes a base period from June 15, 2026, to May 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extensions, potentially extending services until May 31, 2031. This is a small business set-aside with a firm-fixed price structure. Key requirements include adherence to federal acquisition regulations, specific terms for contractor communications, and comprehensive policies on sexual assault and harassment prevention. Quoters must submit proposals via email to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov by June 2, 2026, 1000 MD, detailing their technical capability and pricing. Quotes will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method.

This government file is a wage determination (No. 2015-4847, Revision No. 32, dated 5/13/2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for service contracts in Kent and Ottawa Counties, Michigan. It outlines required wage rates for various occupations across numerous categories, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and more. The document also details fringe benefits, such as health and welfare, vacation, and holidays. It includes information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Special instructions are provided for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is also thoroughly explained, emphasizing the importance of proper classification and wage rate determination.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office in Grand Rapids, MI, requires janitorial services for its 6,000 square foot facility. The contract includes a base period from June 2026 to May 2027, with four one-year option periods. Services are needed three times a week, with specific tasks performed daily, weekly, monthly, and annually. The contractor must provide all cleaning equipment and supplies, emphasizing the use of recovered and biobased products. Key security requirements include Tier 1 investigations and HSPD-12 credentialing for personnel, who will have unsupervised access. Deliverables include Safety Data Sheets, a security package, a work schedule, service checklists, and biobased product reports. The government will inspect work for compliance, with a focus on maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment.