Locate eligible & qualified SB Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) able to provide Custodial or Janitorial (Housekeepers) Services within the IHS Great Plains Area for PHS/IHS Rosebud Hospital located in Rosebud, SD 57570
ID: SS-24-126Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL (S201)

Set Aside

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (IEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0861c194cb084af99c4d7cf69cdb8acb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide custodial and janitorial services for the PHS/IHS Rosebud Hospital located in Rosebud, South Dakota. The objective is to identify eligible firms capable of delivering comprehensive cleaning and sanitation services, particularly during staffing shortages, to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff at the 35-bed facility. This procurement is critical for ensuring high hygiene standards and operational continuity within the hospital, which serves a significant Native American population. Interested parties must respond to the sources sought notice by submitting their qualifications and capabilities to Ursula Maslonka at ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov, with a focus on compliance with the Buy Indian Act and relevant federal guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ursula Maslonka
    (605) 226-7274
    ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov
    Files
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    RSU Housekeeping Contract PWS 04.30.2024.pdf
    The Rosebud Service Unit (RSU) in South Dakota seeks to contract Housekeeping (Custodial) Services to support its operations, particularly during staffing shortages at its 35-bed hospital. The contract, structured as a Firm-Fixed Price over one year with the possibility of four extensions, requires experienced personnel to provide comprehensive cleaning and sanitation services to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. The contractor will deliver services that include floor maintenance, waste disposal, and emergency cleaning, while adhering to RSU's infection control policies. The contract demands the completion of a thorough background check under federal guidelines and requires staff to wear identification badges. Further, contractors must ensure compliance with health requirements and provide emergency response cleaning capabilities. Operational details specify that staff will work eight-hour shifts in the evening, with necessary approvals for overtime and comprehensive record-keeping for time and invoicing. RSU emphasizes the importance of continuity and seamless coverage in its operations, highlighting its commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards for the well-being of the community it serves.
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