Restroom Janitorial Services at the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center, Quechee, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking small business vendors to provide restroom janitorial services at the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center in Vermont. The contract involves cleaning two public restrooms on the main floor of a two-story facility, covering approximately 580 square feet, with all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and transportation included. The solicitation emphasizes environmental sustainability by requiring the use of EPA Safer Choice, USDA BioPreferred, and EPA-designated environmentally preferred products. The work is scheduled to commence around January 2025, with a base year and two subsequent option years, and is to be performed under a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 561720, with a small business size standard of $22 million, and mandates active SAM.gov registration for all vendors at the time of submission. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses governing contract administration, security, ethics, and compliance, including requirements for security clearances for personnel, cybersecurity standards, environmental and safety standards, and anti-corruption provisions. Offerors must submit their quotations via email by December 27, 2024, including completed SF 1449 bid schedules, representations, and certifications, with no specified page limits. The contract also stipulates inspection and acceptance procedures at the performance site, with the government retaining the right to inspect and approve the work based on adherence to the Performance Work Statement and applicable standards. Additionally, the contract emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship, safety, and security protocols, including personnel training, background checks, and compliance with federal and military safety standards. Overall, the project requires a responsible small business capable of delivering consistent, environmentally conscious restroom cleaning services at a government facility under clearly defined performance and compliance standards.