Ely Ranger District Janitorial
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Services at the Ely Ranger District Office located at 825 Avenue E, Ely, NV 89301-3140. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price type, with a base year and four one-year option periods. Offers are due by May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor for comprehensive janitorial services. This includes routine cleaning of non-carpeted and carpeted floors, dusting, interior glass, drinking fountains, and cigarette receptacles. Restroom cleaning and disinfection, including stocking supplies, are required. Periodic services encompass window cleaning, deep carpet cleaning, and cleaning of light fixtures. Services are generally to be performed before 7:00 AM or after 5:00 PM. The contractor must adhere to USDA's Green Purchasing Affirmative Procurement Program for biobased products.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One base year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) and four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years and six months.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services), Size Standard: $22.0 Million
- Site Visit: May 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (not mandatory, attendance sheet required).
- Questions Due: May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, via email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.
- Offers Due: May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, via email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the highest technically rated offer with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Key Requirements & Attachments
Bidders must submit an SF-1449, Schedule of Items (Attachment 3), Technical Response (including equipment list and approach to meeting schedule requirements), Biobased Product List (Exhibit 2), Past Performance Datasheet (Exhibit 3), and SF-1413 Subcontractor Form (if applicable). Personnel must meet specific credentialing and training requirements (Attachment 2.1), including background checks. Amendment 001 provides answers to vendor questions, clarifies the site visit is not mandatory, and states the previous contract value was $51,940.00 over 5.5 years with Rebecca Hulings. A signed copy of Amendment 001 must be returned with the quote. Wage Determination (Attachment 4) specifies minimum hourly wage rates and benefits.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Whit Fausett, arlen.fausett@usda.gov