Janitorial Services – Redbird Ranger Station
ID: 12443926Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICESAINT PAUL, MN, 55108, USA

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL (S201)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking bids for janitorial services at the Redbird Ranger Station located in Big Creek, Kentucky. The contract requires comprehensive cleaning services, including twice-weekly cleaning, monthly dusting, and semi-annual deep cleaning, all in compliance with OSHA and security standards. This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561720, with a base period of performance lasting 12 months and the potential for four additional option years and a six-month extension. Interested vendors should submit their quotes electronically, including pricing and past performance information, by contacting the primary point of contact, Robert Claybrook, at robert.claybrook@usda.gov or 606-598-2192. The anticipated contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, and the evaluation will focus on relevant experience, past performance, and pricing.

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    This government RFP outlines a janitorial services contract for the Redbird Ranger Station Office and Work Center in Big Creek, Kentucky. The contract spans a base year (January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022) and four option years. The government will provide cleaning supplies and equipment. Services include twice-weekly cleaning of restrooms, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and kitchen area cleaning, with monthly tasks like refrigerator and microwave cleaning. Semiannual window cleaning and wood paneling treatment are also required. The contractor is responsible for management, labor, supervision, and adhering to a strict schedule, including after-hours cleaning on Mondays and Thursdays. Key requirements cover building security, personnel identification, safety, and a Contractor Emergency Plan, all while complying with OSHA standards. Robert Claybrook, District Ranger, supervises the performance-based contract.
    The USDA Forest Service is soliciting bids for janitorial services at the Redbird Ranger Station in Big Creek, Kentucky. The contract includes twice-weekly cleaning, monthly dusting, and semi-annual deep cleaning, adhering to OSHA and security standards. The base period is 12 months, with four optional years and a possible six-month extension. The government will provide cleaning equipment and supplies. Quotes must be submitted electronically, including pricing and past performance information, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Evaluation criteria include relevant experience, past performance, and price, with award based on best value. The Service Contract Act applies, and a Firm-Fixed-Price contract is anticipated.
    Attachment 4, titled “Past Performance Information Sheet,” is an optional document for Solicitation Number 12443926Q0003, which pertains to janitorial services at the Redbird Ranger Station. This sheet serves as a guide for vendors to organize their past performance data, though its completion is not mandatory if the information is clearly presented in the submitted quote. It requires details such as contract number, agency/customer name, a brief description of services, period of performance, total dollar value, the vendor’s role (prime or subcontractor), a summary of performance, and contact information for a reference. This document is a tool to standardize past performance submissions, ensuring that relevant experience is easily identifiable for evaluation in the context of government RFPs.
    The document presents a floor plan for the "WORK CENTER NEW FLOOR PLAN" at the REOBIRD WORK CENTER, associated with the U.S.D.A. Forest Service. The location specified is 81 PEASODY ROAD, BIG CREEK, KY. The file appears to be a design or architectural drawing, likely related to a federal government project, potentially an RFP for construction or renovation services for a U.S. Forest Service facility.
    This attachment to Solicitation Number 12443926Q0003, titled “Janitorial Services – Redbird Ranger Station,” is a pricing schedule for a firm-fixed-price contract. It requires offerors to provide pricing for janitorial services, encompassing all associated costs such as labor, materials, supervision, equipment, and overhead. The schedule outlines a base year and four option years, each requiring pricing for 104 cleanings. Offerors must submit unit prices and total prices for each period, as well as a total estimated price for the entire five-year duration (base year plus four option years).
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4707, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Kentucky counties (Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe). It specifies hourly rates for numerous occupations across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, food service, healthcare, and technical roles. The document details the application of Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for minimum wages, adjusted annually. It also covers fringe benefits like health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour if EO 13706 applies), paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay, and uniform allowances are included. A conformance process for unlisted occupations is also described.
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