Janitorial Services for Miami Plant Inspection Service
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is soliciting quotations for Janitorial Services at its Plant Inspection Station in Miami, FL. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation, and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The acquisition seeks a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, supervision, materials, and equipment for comprehensive janitorial services. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all resources to perform janitorial services for the 42,887 sq ft, two-story USDA, APHIS, PPQ facility in Miami, FL. Services include daily, weekly, three times per week, monthly, and bi-annual tasks such as trash removal, disinfection, floor cleaning (tile, vinyl, terrazzo, carpet), dusting, restroom cleaning, and specialized area cleaning (labs, inspection areas, loading dock, guard shed). The Statement of Work (SOW) details specific cleaning standards, green cleaning product requirements, and personnel safety/security protocols, including background investigations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, awarded as an RFQ.
- Duration: One (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, not exceeding five (5) years and 6 months total.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quotation.
- NAICS Code: 5617220 (Janitorial Services) with a small business size standard of $22.0M.
- Wage Determination: The Service Contract Act applies, and Wage Determination No. 2015-4543, Revision No. 33 for Dade County, FL, is applicable.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Quotes Due: February 25, 2026.
- Submission Requirements:
- Completed price schedule (Attachment 2).
- Technical Proposal (Staffing Approach & Qualifications, Management Plan, Quality Assurance Plan).
- Past Performance (at least two examples of similar janitorial work within the last five years).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price factors.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Entry via Northwest 64th Avenue.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Failure to register within 7 days of solicitation close may result in award to the next successful offeror. The solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Key attachments include: Attachment 1 (Solicitation Terms and Conditions), Attachment 2 (Price Schedule and SOW), Attachment 3 (Terrazzo Floor Cleaning Recommendations), and Attachment 4 (Wage Rates for Dade County).