Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office Janitorial

Amendment / Modification

Amendment 001 to Solicitation 1240LS26Q0013 provides answers to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the "Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisors Office Janitorial" opportunity.

This amendment addresses questions related to the solicitation, but does not specify changes to particular sections of the original solicitation document.

This amendment does not appear to alter proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but provides clarifications that may impact how bidders prepare their proposals. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 4 to the solicitation, titled "Wage Determination." It provides the official wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for the specified geographic area (Wyoming Counties of Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta).

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Outlines required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.
• Details the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Standard Form 1444).

This document is critical for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit standards that must be paid to service employees performing work under the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed pricing reflects these requirements to be compliant and competitive.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for janitorial services for the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office in Jackson, Wyoming. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies for cleaning floors, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning furnishings/furniture across approximately 22,986 square feet in three designated areas. The contractor must comply with bio-based and bio-preferred materials requirements.

• Janitorial services including cleaning floors, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning furnishings/furniture.

• Compliance with bio-based and bio-preferred materials requirements.

• Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: One (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, not to exceed five (5) years and six (6) months total.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Site Visit: March 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM MT at the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office.

• Questions Due: March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, via email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.

• Offers Due: March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, via email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value, based on the highest technically rated quotation with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Technical approach, past performance, and price will be evaluated.

• Offer Acceptance: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 561720.

• Small business size standard: $22.0M.

• This document incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

• Several attachments are referenced, including Statement of Work, Schedule of Items, Wage Determination, Past Performance Data Sheet, and Subcontractor Form.

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

To provide janitorial services for the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Offices and Teton Helibase, ensuring a clean, healthy, and orderly appearance.

• Services required for buildings at 340 North Cache Street, Jackson, Wyoming (Combined SO/D4: 19,042 SF; Fire Cache/Engine 441 Office: 1,444 SF) and Teton Interagency Helibase (2,500 SF).

• Contractor to furnish all equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, and materials, except for Government-furnished items (light bulbs, keys).

• Specific tasks include floor maintenance, stair cleaning, trash and recycling removal, interior/exterior glass cleaning, drinking fountain cleaning, carpet vacuuming and spot cleaning, floor mat cleaning, general spot cleaning, dusting, light fixture cleaning, and break room cleaning.

• Restroom and utility room cleaning includes disinfection, descaling, and stocking of supplies.

• Periodic services include floor stripping/waxing, window cleaning, carpet shampooing, and locker room cleaning.

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2031, including four one-year option periods.

• Locations: Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Offices (340 N. Cache) and Teton Interagency Helibase (1260 E. Airport Road).

• Compliance with Federal laws and Executive Orders regarding biobased and sustainable product procurement.

• Contractor must submit a list of biobased products with their proposal and annually.

• Contractor must submit an Operation Plan within 30 days of award, detailing commitment to biobased products, employee health and safety, and environmental management.

• Background checks required for contractor and employees.

• Contractor responsible for securing facilities after service completion.

• Performance standards include not exceeding 5 customer complaints per month and random inspections by COR.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the contractor credentialing and training requirements for personnel performing janitorial services at the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office. It details the necessary IT and physical access rights, training courses, and background check procedures.

• USDA Credential Matrix: Specifies IT and physical access rights, duration, and badge requirements (LincPass, PIV-A, Site Badge, No Badge) based on job roles and access needs.
• Access Type Descriptions: Defines "Privileged IT Access," "General IT Access," "Privileged Physical Access," and "General Physical Access."
• Mandatory Contractor Training: Lists required courses (Understanding and Interrupting Unconscious Bias, Anti-Harassment Training, Information Security Awareness, USDA Records Management, Section 508) with frequency, training method (AgLearn or Paper-based), length, and completion deadlines.
• Background Checks: Mandates background investigations for unescorted entry into Federally controlled facilities, requiring submission of employee information within ten calendar days of contract award or employee selection. No price adjustment is made for this.
• Personnel Turnover: Defines excessive turnover and limits government-funded background investigations to three per 12-month period; additional investigations are at the contractor's expense.

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the personnel requirements, including mandatory training and background checks, necessary for contract performance. It directly impacts staffing plans, onboarding processes, and associated costs. Bidders must ensure their proposed personnel meet these credentialing and training standards to be eligible for award and to perform the contract successfully.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 3, the Schedule of Items, for the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office Janitorial services solicitation (1240LS26Q0013). It provides the detailed breakdown of services and quantities for which bidders must provide pricing.

• Base Year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027):
  • Item 0001a: Janitorial Services for SO, Jackson RD & Cache/Engine Office (12 Months)
  • Item 0001b: Janitorial Services for Helibase (May 1-Oct 31, 2026 & April 2027) - 2 days/week cleaning (7 Months)
  • Item 0001c: Janitorial Services for Helibase (Nov 1, 2026-March 31, 2027) - 1 day/week cleaning (5 Months)
• Option Year 1 (May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028):
  • Item 1001a: SO, Jackson RD & Cache/Engine Office (12 Months)
  • Item 1001b: Helibase (May 1-Oct 31, 2027 & April 2028) - 2 days/week cleaning (7 Months)
  • Item 1001c: Helibase (Nov 1, 2027-March 31, 2028) - 1 day/week cleaning (5 Months)
• Option Year 2 (May 1, 2028 - April 30, 2029):
  • Item 2001a: SO, Jackson RD & Cache/Engine Office (12 Months)
  • Item 2001b: Helibase (May 1-Oct 31, 2028 & April 2029) - 2 days/week cleaning (7 Months)
  • Item 2001c: Helibase (Nov 1, 2028-March 31, 2029) - 1 day/week cleaning (5 Months)
• Option Year 3 (May 1, 2029 - April 30, 2030):
  • Item 3001a: SO, Jackson RD & Cache/Engine Office (12 Months)
  • Item 3001b: Helibase (May 1-Oct 31, 2029 & April 2030) - 2 days/week cleaning (7 Months)
  • Item 3001c: Helibase (Nov 1, 2029-March 31, 2030) - 1 day/week cleaning (5 Months)
• Option Year 4 (May 1, 2030 - April 30, 2031):
  • Item 4001a: SO, Jackson RD & Cache/Engine Office (12 Months)
  • Item 4001b: Helibase (May 1-Oct 31, 2030 & April 2031) - 2 days/week cleaning (7 Months)
  • Item 4001c: Helibase (Nov 1, 2030-March 31, 2031) - 1 day/week cleaning (5 Months)
• Quoter's Information Section: Fields for Company Name, UEI Number, Representative's Name, Signature, Date, Phone, and Email.

Bidders must use this schedule to enter their unit prices for each item listed. The total quote will be calculated based on these entries. The document specifies that all items must have pricing submitted, and that optional items are not required to be exercised but must be priced if exercised by the government. This directly impacts proposal preparation and pricing strategy.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Exhibit #1, a Past Performance Data Sheet, for the "1240LS26Q0013 - Bridger-Teton National Forest – Supervisor's Office Janitorial" opportunity. It is intended to collect detailed information about previous projects performed by potential bidders.

Bidders are instructed to complete one sheet for each project referenced. The form requires the following information:

• Name of Company that Performed Work (Prime or Subcontractor)
• Project Name
• Company/Agency for Which Work Was Performed
• Contract Number
• Contract Type (e.g., Fixed Price)
• Total Contract Value
• Completion Date or Anticipated Completion Date
• Contracting Officer (Name/Phone Number/Email)
• Project Manager or Contracting Office's Representative (COR) (Name/phone number/email)
• Project Description

This form is crucial for bidders to document their relevant past performance. The information provided will likely be used by the government to evaluate the bidder's experience and capability to successfully perform the janitorial services at the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 1413, "Statement and Acknowledgment," used for subcontracting. It serves to document the details of a subcontract awarded under a prime contract and to ensure the subcontractor acknowledges and agrees to comply with specific contract clauses.

• Part I: Statement of Prime Contractor: Captures information about the prime contract, the awarded subcontract, the prime contractor, and the subcontractor. It includes fields for prime contract number, subcontract number, names and addresses of contractors, description of work by subcontractor, project, and location.
• Part II: Acknowledgment of Subcontractor: Requires the subcontractor to acknowledge that certain clauses of the prime contract are included in their subcontract. These clauses cover areas such as Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Payrolls and Basic Records, Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements, and others.
• Intermediate Subcontractors: Provides space to list any intermediate subcontractors.
• Signatures and Dates: Includes fields for authorized personnel from both the prime contractor and subcontractor to sign and date, signifying agreement and acknowledgment.

If a bidder is a prime contractor on the associated opportunity, this form will be used to document any subcontracts awarded. If a bidder is a subcontractor, they will need to complete and sign this form as part of their subcontracting obligations. It outlines the specific labor standards and contractual clauses that must be adhered to by subcontractors.