US Forest Service - Fort Simcoe Job Corps – Pest Control Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the "Monthly Pest Control" segment of the pest control services for Solicitation 1282A726Q0021. It also announces a change in the due date for the solicitation.

• Question: A vendor inquired if the "Monthly Pest Control" segment implies 12 individual service occurrences within a single month.

• Answer: The government clarified that "monthly pest control" means one treatment per month for a total of 12 months.

• Due Date Change: The due date for the solicitation has been changed from 04/23/2026 to 04/20/2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Existing Site Plan" for the Fort Simcoe Civilian Conservation Center in White Swan, Washington. It provides a visual representation of the facility's layout, including buildings and structures, along with a function legend.

• Buildings: A numbered list of various buildings with their designations (e.g., Den 1, Health Services, Warehouse, Carpentry Shop).
• Structures: A numbered list of structures such as water tanks, pump houses, storage facilities, and a wind turbine.
• Function Legend: Categorizes areas by function (Administration, Dormitory, Education, Medical/Dental, Recreation, Storage, Vacant).
• Site Map: A visual map illustrating the location of buildings, structures, roads, and other features within the conservation center.
• Scale: Includes a bar scale indicating distances in feet.
• Date: The plan is dated 9/28/2015.

This site plan is relevant for bidders to understand the physical layout and existing infrastructure of the Fort Simcoe Civilian Conservation Center. It can help in assessing site conditions, planning logistics, and understanding the context of any potential work or services required for this opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5543, Revision No. 27) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Washington County of Yakima. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in this geographic area.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: A comprehensive list of job titles with corresponding codes.
• Minimum Wage Rates: The legally mandated minimum hourly wage for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706 at $5.09/hour or $203.60/week) are detailed.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in Washington County of Yakima. It establishes the minimum compensation and benefits that must be provided to employees, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall contract compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for pest control services at the US Forest Service - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (CCC) in White Swan, WA. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Monthly pest control services for various areas including dining, residential, storage, health services, and administrative buildings.

• Semiannual spraying for ants and spiders in specified buildings.

• "As needed" services for rodent/pest control, including bed bugs, mice, and wasp/bee spraying outside entrances.

• Treatment methods include spray treatments and traps.

• Services must meet all applicable Federal, State, and Local standards.

• Contractor must be licensed by the State of Washington to apply pesticides in food service areas.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods, for a total duration not to exceed five years.

• Anticipated Base Year: 04/23/2026 – 04/22/2027

• Anticipated Option Years: 04/23/2027 – 04/22/2031

• Quotes are due April 23, 2026, at 10 am EST.

• Proposals must include a price proposal, technical proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Quotes should be submitted via email with three separate attachments.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on technical qualifications and price.

• Technical proposal must include a narrative detailing the ability to complete tasks and a Quality Control and Quality Assurance Plan.

• Offerors must provide three letters of recommendation/references from the past three years.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services.

• Small business size standard: $17.5 million.

• A site visit is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 9 am PDT.

• Inquiries regarding the site visit should be directed to George Calfrobe at George.Calfrobe@usda.gov.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time and should be emailed to Darlene.Chase@usda.gov.