The USDA's Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) is soliciting quotes for janitorial services at the Bismarck Plant Materials Center in North Dakota under Request for Quote # 12FPC125Q0021. This solicitation is exclusively for small businesses, adhering to the NAICS code 561720 (Housekeeping-Custodial Janitorial) with a revenue cap of $22 million. The contract involves providing necessary personnel, equipment, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for janitorial tasks. Vendors must supply a technical and price quote along with information on past performance, demonstrating relevant experience in janitorial contracts. Evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, with a focus on the lowest price being technically acceptable. The solicitation invites quotes to be submitted by April 14, 2025, via email. This opportunity reflects the government's commitment to acquire essential services while supporting small businesses in compliance with federal contracting regulations.

The document outlines the Janitorial Services Agreement for the USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center in Bismarck, ND. The contract specifies cleaning requirements across multiple buildings, with services to be performed on a scheduled basis: twice weekly, weekly, monthly, and biannually. Key cleaning tasks include maintaining bathrooms and public areas—sanitizing toilets, emptying wastebaskets, vacuuming carpets, and dusting surfaces. Special attention is given to office equipment cleaning, waste management procedures, and sanitation practices to prevent odor buildup. The cleaning service is responsible for providing necessary equipment, cleaning supplies, and garbage bags, with the exception of toiletries. Additionally, the document stipulates tasks like carpet shampooing and dusting high surfaces during biannual services. A substantial dumpster for waste disposal is also part of the agreement. Flexibility in scheduling is offered, emphasizing coordination with the Plant Materials Center management. This agreement highlights the government’s commitment to maintaining clean and sanitary work environments, ensuring productivity, and compliance with health standards in federal facilities. The detailed specifications reflect thoroughness in service delivery and management oversight for quality assurance.

The document outlines Wage Determination No. 2015-5379 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the Service Contract Act (SCA) applicable to contracts in North Dakota counties, specifically Burleigh, Morton, Oliver, and Sioux. It sets minimum wage rates for various occupations ranging from administrative roles to healthcare and maintenance positions, reflecting changes in Executive Orders 14026 and 13658. For contracts initiated or extended post-January 30, 2022, the minimum wage is $17.75 per hour, while contracts awarded from January 1, 2015, to January 29, 2022, stipulate $13.30 per hour unless the determined wage is higher. The document emphasizes health and welfare benefits, paid sick leave, and vacation provisions for workers under these contracts. Additionally, it provides protocols for contractors to request wage classifications and rates not specifically listed. This comprehensive wage determination is crucial for ensuring fair labor practices in federal contract work, mandating compliance with specified wage rates and worker benefits. The information is pertinent to federal grant applications and RFPs for contractors seeking to engage in government-funded projects.