The USDA Forest Service is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for janitorial services at the Huron-Manistee National Forest Supervisor's Office. This is a total small business set-aside acquisition with NAICS code 561720 and a $22M size standard. The contract will have a one-year base period (02/01/2026 to 12/31/2026) and four one-year option periods, extending the total duration to five years and six months. Services include trash removal, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, and office sanitation. Quotes are due by January 19, 2026, 1700 EST, and will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical acceptability and past performance. Offerors must also comply with anti-discrimination and DEI certifications, and adhere to various FAR and AGAR clauses.

The USDA Forest Service's Attachment F – Experience Questionnaire (FS-6300-27) is a crucial document for contractors bidding on federal projects, designed to assess their qualifications and capabilities. This questionnaire requires detailed information on a contractor's business structure, years of experience as a prime and/or sub-contractor, and a list of completed projects within the last three years. It also seeks data on concurrent contractual commitments, any past failures to complete work, and whether work was ever completed by performance bond. Furthermore, the form requests details on the contractor's organizational capacity, including minimum and maximum employee numbers, employee payroll status, and estimated progress rates. Information on the experience of principal individuals, a comprehensive list of equipment and maintenance plans, and a description of quality control, safety, and proposed schedules are also mandatory. The document concludes with a certification section, ensuring the accuracy of all provided information for the Forest Service to verify the contractor's capability.

This document outlines the instructions and format for an Independent Government Estimate (IGE) used in federal procurement, specifically for the Huron-Manistee National Forests Supervisor's Office Janitorial Services Contract. The IGE serves to determine procurement value, identify applicable thresholds, and evaluate offeror understanding and price reasonableness. The document details different IGE types: Stand Alone, Stand Alone w/options, IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) for recurring needs, and Task Order for existing contracts. It emphasizes that the IGE must be an independent estimate, not a reiteration of a contractor quote, and should match the detail of contractor Schedule of Items pricing. The specific example provided is for a firm-fixed-price janitorial services contract for a base year and four option years (February 2026 - December 2030). Bidders are advised to inspect the building and contact Jennifer Gallagher for technical questions and pre-bid visits. The form includes sections for offeror information and a Schedule of Items for pricing.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for janitorial services at the Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forests Supervisor's Office in Cadillac, MI. The contractor is responsible for management, operational decisions, and quality control, including submitting a Custodial Work Plan and Quality Control Plan. Services must occur during non-business hours, three times a week, with quarterly cleanings. Security measures include background checks, identity verification, and strict key control. The document details specific cleaning requirements for various areas, emphasizing environmental compliance through the use of biobased and recycled content products. The contractor must also adhere to safety regulations, provide a job-specific Safety Plan, and ensure proper disposal of waste. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines government oversight, inspection methods, and performance evaluation criteria to ensure the contractor meets all specified standards.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4877, Revision No. 32, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, details prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties in Michigan. It covers administrative support, automotive, food preparation, health, information technology, and other fields. The document outlines specific hourly wages for each occupation, along with benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and holidays. It also includes information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, pertaining to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors. Special provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers are noted, including exemptions and night/Sunday pay differentials. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance requirements are also specified. The document concludes with the conformance process for unlisted job classifications.