Janitorial Services for Gunnison Ranger District Office
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 proposals for Janitorial Services for the Gunnison Ranger District Office in Gunnison, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, materials, and supplies for comprehensive janitorial services. Offers are due by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal janitorial services for approximately 17,000 sq ft across two full and two half levels of the Gunnison Ranger District office. Key services include:
- Weekly Cleaning: Monday-Friday, after working hours (5:00 PM - 6:00 AM), covering restrooms, office spaces, stairwells, entryways, lobby, mailroom, and kitchen/break rooms.
- Monthly Cleaning: Once per month on the first Saturday, after working hours, for basement areas (excluding storage/labs), elevator, and bathroom walls.
- Annual Cleaning: Carpet cleaning, floor stripping and waxing, and exterior/interior window cleaning, requiring 48-hour advance scheduling with the COR.
- Material Requirements: Use products meeting USDA's Bio-Preferred program.
- Management: Develop and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP) and a Work Plan (submitted within 10 days of award).
- Personnel: Contractor personnel must be identifiable (badges/uniforms) and undergo background checks.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Cleaning and Janitorial Services)
- Size Standard: $22 million
- Period of Performance: One Base Period (March 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026) and four 12-month Option Periods, for a total duration not exceeding 5 years (up to September 30, 2030).
- Published Date: January 14, 2026
- Offer Due Date: January 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offers must be emailed to steven.dahlgren@usda.gov. Submissions require three separate attachments: Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications (in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format).
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capability. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference and in full text, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4. The Service Contract Act wage determination applies, with specific wage rates and benefits detailed in the attached document. Questions should be directed to Steven Dahlgren at steven.dahlgren@usda.gov.