Janitorial Services – Supervisor’s Office, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

This contract pertains to janitorial services at the Supervisor’s Office of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Kamiah, Idaho, with a performance period starting from November 1, 2025, through April 30, 2028, including base and two optional years. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 561720, with the contract structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement. The solicitation, issued by the USDA Forest Service, emphasizes comprehensive cleaning responsibilities, including routine, deep, and biannual cleaning tasks, and specifies performance standards, inspection procedures, and quality assurance measures to ensure facility cleanliness and safety. The contract incorporates multiple amendments that extend deadlines and reschedule site visits due to funding lapses, with the latest closing date for quote submissions extended to November 29, 2025. The solicitation incorporates extensive FAR clauses and USDA-specific deviations covering contract terms, payment procedures, labor standards, ethics, security requirements, and special provisions such as the prohibition of certain foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems and the use of biobased products. Offerors must submit detailed technical and pricing proposals, including experience questionnaires, BioPreferred product lists, and certifications via email, with strict adherence to submission deadlines and formatting requirements. The evaluation process will consider technical merit—such as past performance, experience with biobased products, and compliance with specifications—and price, with the award made based on the most advantageous offer to the government. The contract also mandates security clearances for personnel, key personnel restrictions, and detailed inspection and acceptance procedures at the performance site, ensuring ongoing quality control and compliance with contractual standards throughout the performance period.