NE-NE ESFO-JANITORIAL SERVICES
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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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Services at the Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center located at 9325 S Alda Road, Wood River, NE 68883. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a firm-fixed-price contract. The services are required for a base period of one year with up to four option years. Quotes are due by January 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services for an 11,358 sq ft facility, including weekly cleanings (52 per year, typically Sundays) and an additional eight cleanings as needed, particularly during the Sandhill Crane migration season (mid-February to early April). Key areas include the enclosed breezeway, main lobby, photo gallery, back office space, board room, conference room, exhibit room, restrooms, hallway, and kitchen. Specific tasks range from sweeping, mopping, dusting, and window cleaning to sanitizing restrooms and emptying wastebaskets. Bi-monthly tasks include wet mopping stained cement, tile, or linoleum floors. Annual window cleaning (inside and out) is also required. The Crane Trust will furnish cleaning products and supplies, but the contractor must provide their own equipment such as vacuums and ladders.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Cleaning Services) with a size standard of $22 Million
- Period of Performance: One base year (February 2, 2026 – February 1, 2027) with four one-year option periods, potentially extending through February 1, 2031.
- Response Date: January 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: January 13, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Best Value basis, considering technical capabilities, competitive pricing, an optional site visit, and positive past performance history. Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead, providing a total breakdown for each option year, including the eight extra cleanings.
Additional Notes
- Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-5771, revision 28 (dated 12/03/2025), which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Hall, Howard, and Merrick Counties, Nebraska. This is crucial for accurate labor cost calculation.
- Place of Performance: Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center, 9325 South Alda Road, Wood River, Nebraska.
- Contractor Responsibilities: Safeguard government property, secure facilities, repair/replace damaged items, and use "Caution, Wet Floor" signs. Security clearance and a Proxy Card are required for access to the Fish and Wildlife Ecological Services Area.
- Optional Site Visit: An optional site visit will be offered to allow offerors to understand the scope of work and facility conditions.
- Submission: Quotes and questions must be emailed to Khalilah Brown at khalilah.brown@fws.gov. Offerors must include their firm's name, subcontractor information (if applicable), UEI, point of contact, phone, and email with their quote.