Z--Facilities Operations & Maintenance Janitorial Svc

The contract concerns the provision of comprehensive facilities support services for the EPA’s Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division (GLTED) laboratory complex in Duluth, Minnesota. The contractor is required to provide supervision, staff, labor, supplies, and all materials necessary to operate and maintain both the primary laboratory building and supporting structures, which collectively encompass approximately 112,000 square feet. The facility serves as a key research environment for about 150 employees, requiring a high standard of operation and maintenance to ensure uninterrupted scientific work. The contractor's responsibilities will include operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, grounds maintenance, janitorial services, repairs and replacements through task orders, and support for shipping, receiving, fleet management, and safety and environmental health activities. The contract will be structured as a hybrid agreement including firm fixed price and cost-reimbursement line items over a total term of five years. Notably, the procurement approach has shifted from a competitive 8(a) set-aside to a direct award for an 8(a) Alaskan Native Corporation, in accordance with the amendments outlined in the solicitation. The contract is governed by the NAICS code 561210 for Facilities Support Services, with a size standard of $47 million, and will be awarded following FAR Part 12 regulations regarding commercial products and services. Key contacts for this procurement include Contracting Officer Erin Ridder and Contract Specialist Kathleen Brady at the EPA’s Cincinnati Acquisition Division.