Janitorial and Recycling Services, Skykomish Ranger Station
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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Janitorial and Recycling Services at the Skykomish Ranger Station in Skykomish, WA. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. Quotations are due February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires vendors to provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation for comprehensive custodial and recycling services. Key tasks include:
- Cleaning of the Main Office, GIS Building, Conference Building, and Public Restrooms.
- General janitorial duties: waste removal, floor cleaning, restroom cleaning, window washing, dusting, and pre-cleaning of hard surfaces with EPA-approved disinfectants.
- Recycling services: removing recyclables and depositing them at a local facility.
- Mandatory use of biobased products with specified minimum content percentages.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base year (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027) plus four option years, extending potentially through February 28, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%).
- Quotations Due: February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST (21:00:00Z).
- Published Date: January 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Skykomish Ranger District Office, 74920 Stevens Pass Highway, Skykomish, WA 98288.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations electronically via email to the Contracting Officer. A current and active registration in SAM.gov is mandatory. The quotation package must be organized as follows: SF-1449, Amendments, Schedule of Items, Experience (1-2 pages), Relevant Past Performance (last 3 calendar years), and Key Personnel. Evaluation factors include the SF-1449, Amendments, & Schedule of Items; Experience; Relevant Past Performance; and Key Personnel. The Government intends to award without discussions, and prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
A site visit is strongly encouraged; contact Matthew Kenney for arrangements. The Government will furnish certain supplies, including toilet tissue, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, hand soap, gloves, face masks, and light bulbs. Vendor employees requiring unescorted access will undergo background investigations and PIV verification, with the initial cost for two employees covered by the Forest Service.