GRSM SVC CUSTODIAL CONTRACT

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking quotations for custodial services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) through a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140P5426Q0027). This is a total small business set-aside with NAICS Code 561720 and a $22 million size standard. The resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract for one year, from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. Key dates include a site visit on June 10, 2026, questions due by June 12, 2026, and quotes due by June 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Quotes will be evaluated based on past performance, technical capability, and price. Contractors must have a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration, and provide a formal quote, pricing schedule, and information on similar past projects.

This government file is a wage determination document, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-4417, Revision No. 31, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations covered by the Service Contract Act in specific North Carolina counties (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey). The document details hourly rates for administrative, automotive, food service, furniture maintenance, general services, health, information and arts, information technology, instructional, laundry, machine tool, materials handling, mechanics and maintenance, personal needs, plant and system operations, protective service, recreation, stevedoring/longshoremen, technical, and transportation/mobile equipment operation occupations. It also includes information on health and welfare benefits, vacation, paid holidays, and specific conditions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers regarding night and Sunday pay. Hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and procedures for conforming unlisted job classifications (SF-1444) are also described. The document references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, pertaining to paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.

This SAM.gov wage determination (No. 2015-4643, Revision 31, dated 5/13/2026) outlines prevailing wages and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Tennessee counties (Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, and Union). It lists numerous occupations across various fields, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance, along with their corresponding hourly rates. The document also details fringe benefits, such as health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and 11 paid holidays. It includes important footnotes regarding computer employee exemptions, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowance requirements. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is also thoroughly explained, emphasizing the use of SF-1444 and adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.

This document outlines a price schedule for services at the Sugarlands Visitor Center, including its comfort stations and office/employee workspace facilities. The schedule details the cost per month and the corresponding yearly cost for each location, culminating in a total yearly cost. This document is likely part of a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement document, where vendors would submit bids based on the provided cost structure for services or maintenance at these government facilities.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is soliciting bids for a one-year custodial services contract for its Sugarlands area facilities. The contract requires the selected contractor to provide all labor, transportation, materials, equipment, and supervision for cleaning visitor centers, public restrooms, and employee workspaces. Services include daily cleaning for visitor facilities, with restrooms requiring three daily cleanings and spot checks, and weekly cleaning for office/employee areas. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including safety regulations for chemicals and bloodborne pathogens, and ensure employees pass a NPS Tier 1 background investigation and obtain a PIV credential for unsupervised access. The contractor is responsible for providing most cleaning supplies, using sustainable products where possible, and adhering to strict cleaning standards. The government will furnish toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, trash bags, and sanitary bags. Payment will be monthly, based on satisfactory completion of services.