Security and Caretaker Services at Gainesville Job Corps Center in Gainesville, FL

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

To secure and maintain the Gainesville Job Corps Campus buildings, equipment, and grounds while it is vacant, protecting against theft and vandalism.

• Security Services: Provide 24/7/365 security for twelve buildings and ten structures on a 47-acre site. This includes two full-time guards (one at the gatehouse, one mobile patrol), controlled access for authorized personnel, and liaison with local law enforcement. Guards are not required to be armed.

• General Custodian & Grounds Clean-Up: Maintain clean and attractive interiors of buildings (daily trash removal, monthly floor sweeping/mopping/vacuuming, monthly restroom cleaning) and exteriors (monthly broom sweeping of structures, grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, and trash removal). The property is to be kept in good condition to prevent deterioration.

• Pest Control: Perform pest control as needed for infestations that could damage facilities or grounds. Conduct weekly monitoring and mitigation.

• Grass Cutting: Cut grass to 2-3 inches, including trimming around obstacles and fences. Frequency varies by season (weekly May-September, bi-weekly April/October/November, monthly December-March).

• Use of Buildings: Contractor may use existing buildings for office space or storage of equipment and materials.

• Utilities: Contractor will act as an agent to pay all required temporary utility bills (including internet) and remove them upon contract completion.

• Daily reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) including site conditions, activities, photos, and security logs.

• Bi-weekly meetings with the Department for coordination and status updates, with minutes distributed within three working days.

• Acceptance of deliverables by the Government, with written notice for rejection and a defined correction period.

• Period: One 3-month Base Period and three 3-month option periods.

• Place: Gainesville, FL, specifically at 5301 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609.

• Key Personnel: One Project Manager with 10 years of progressive facilities and personnel management experience.

• Transition Period: 30 calendar days following contract award for transition of services and coordination of utility accounts.

• Deliverables: Comprehensive work plan, protection maintenance plan, Visitor Log (PDF), Daily Reports, and Bi-weekly Meeting Minutes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps, for interim security and caretaker services at the Gainesville Job Corps Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, services, and personnel to maintain security, grounds maintenance, and inventory of equipment and property to ensure the facility remains in operational status and to prevent damage or deterioration.

• Provide interim security and caretaker services.

• Maintain facilities and grounds.

• Manage inventory of equipment and property.

• Ensure operational status and prevent damage to real property and equipment.

• The contract period includes a Base Period and three Option Periods, each for 3 months, totaling a potential of 12 months.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implies a service contract.

• Quotes must be received by May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Pricing must be provided for each line item in the Schedule (Part 1).

• Quotes should be emailed to hughes.bernadette.l@dol.gov and pyattharvin.martrelle@dol.gov.

• All questions must be submitted in writing to Bernadette Hughes at hughes.bernadette.l@dol.gov by Close of Business on May 15, 2026.

• The Government intends to make award based on initial quotes without discussions.

• Evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Caretaker Services Contract Experience, Safety and Quality Control, and Past Performance. These factors combined are weighted more heavily than price.

• Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• Quotes must be held firm for 120 days from the quote receipt date.

• This requirement is set-aside for a HUBZone small business.

• To be eligible for award, the HUBZone small business must be a certified HUBZone small business at the time of the initial offer.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached and provides a full description of required services.

• The site is located at 5301 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32609.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4537, Revision No. 29) for the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: Florida Counties of Alachua and Gilchrist.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a detailed list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Automotive Worker, Cleaner, Computer Operator, Electrician, Firefighter, Gardener, Health Occupations, Laborer, Mechanic, Nurse, Painter, Photographer, Police Officer, Programmer, Technician, Truckdriver, Welder) along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare rates are provided: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week, and an additional rate of $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Mentions Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate adjustments).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation (based on years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Footnotes: Includes specific notes regarding computer employees, night/Sunday pay, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified area. It directly impacts the pricing strategy for proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws and regulations. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all covered employees.