Facilities Power Washing

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the scope of work for exterior pressure washing and soft wash cleaning services for the Marine Forces Reserve facility in New Orleans, LA.

• Pressure Washing: Cleaning of parking lots and exterior hardscapes.

• Soft Wash: Chemical application and low-pressure rinsing for exterior stucco, concrete, and metal facades, up to the full building height.

• Protection of adjacent surfaces, landscaping, doors, windows, electrical devices, and vehicles.

• Cleaning of exterior glass on windows, storefront glazing, sidelites, transoms, and exterior glass doors, including frames and sills.

• Surfaces must be cleaned to a uniform appearance, free of visible organic growth, streaking, and dirt film.

• No drips, runoff stains, or residue should be left on facade materials, sills, sidewalks, or entries.

• Work areas must be left clean and free of debris.

• Exterior glass must be free of visible dirt, streaks, smears, and water spotting when viewed from 10 feet in normal daylight.

• The document specifies the location as Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans, LA.

• Specific contract period and performance dates are not detailed in this document.

• Insurance: Contractor must maintain specific levels of Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance.

• Experience: Contractor must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in commercial exterior cleaning.

• Personnel: Onsite competent person for lift operations and a crew lead experienced with soft wash required.

• Submittals: Pre-work plan, product data for chemicals, SDS for chemicals, equipment list, access plan, traffic control plan, and test panel plan are required.

• Field Conditions: Cleaning is restricted during high winds, freezing conditions, or heavy rain. Coordination for water source is required.

• Chemicals: Use manufacturer-recommended, non-abrasive cleaning agents. Hydrofluoric and muriatic acids are generally not allowed.

• Equipment: Pressure washer capable of at least 8 GPM, surface cleaner attachment, soft-wash application system, and appropriate boom lift if required.

• Pricing: Separate lump-sum pricing is required for Building, Pavement, Window Washing, and Fencing categories.

• Quantities: All quantities shown are preliminary estimates; proposers are responsible for their own analysis and verification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for pressure washing services for the Marine Forces Reserve HQ in New Orleans, LA. The primary objective is to thoroughly clean the exterior surfaces of a 400,000 sqft building and a 50,000 sqft warehouse to remove dirt, grime, mildew, and accumulated debris.

• Pressure washing of all exterior surfaces of both the main building and the warehouse.

• Specific attention to various surface materials including stucco, brick, siding, metal, and concrete.

• Use of appropriate, surface-specific cleaning techniques and solutions that are safe for materials and surrounding vegetation.

• Implementation of environmentally conscious practices, including minimizing water usage and preventing soil erosion.

• Proper management and disposal of wastewater in accordance with all applicable regulations.

• Site protection measures to prevent damage to surrounding structures and vegetation.

• Thorough site cleanup upon completion of work.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: March 4, 2026, to April 1, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, 08:00 AM.

• NAICS Code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services).

• Size Standard: $47,000,000.00.

• Proposals must include company information, qualifications, detailed work plan, schedule, pricing breakdown, proof of insurance and licensing, wastewater management description, MSDS sheets for cleaning agents, information on government/military experience, and proposed test cleaning methodology.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Other Factors, including satisfactory past performance and fair and reasonable pricing.

• A site survey will be conducted on February 19, 2026, at 0800 CST. Registration is required by February 18, 2026.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Contractors must demonstrate experience with large commercial buildings and warehouses, specifically cleaning stucco, brick, and windows.

• Contractor personnel will likely require security clearances.

• Adherence to OSHA and Marine Corps safety regulations is critical.

• Coordination with the Marine Forces Reserve HQ is essential.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to service contract labor standards, small business concerns, and payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5189, Revision No. 32) for Louisiana, specifically for the Parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint John The Baptist, St Bernard, and St Charles. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

• Wage Rates: Provides a detailed list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. This includes administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, maintenance, protective services, and many other categories.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week.
  • Health & Welfare EO 13706: $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) for contracts also covered by EO 13706.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). The minimum wage under EO 13658 for 2025 is $13.30 per hour, unless the wage determination rate is higher.
• Special Pay Differentials: Includes hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for furnishing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement rates ($3.35/week or $0.67/day) if not provided by the contractor, unless "wash and wear" materials are used.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure (Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in this determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for any contract requiring services in the specified Louisiana parishes. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements can lead to contract violations.