Janitorial Services for Saguache Ranger District
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rio Grande National Forest is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Services for the Saguache Ranger District Office in Saguache, Colorado. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has extended the proposal due date and scheduled a site visit.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Saguache Ranger District office, located at 46525 State Highway 114, Saguache, CO 81149. Services include maintaining the main office, four bathrooms, break area, employee offices, wellness room, and shop bathrooms. Specific tasks encompass dusting, vacuuming, trash removal, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, cleaning break areas, and spot cleaning. Frequencies vary from one to two times per week, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, and as needed. Special services include carpet cleaning, tile/grout cleaning, and interior/exterior window washing (twice annually), along with as-needed rodent and insect extermination. Services must be performed after normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years, starting April 15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Small Business Size Standard: $22 million)
- Place of Performance: Saguache Ranger District, Saguache, CO 81149
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with specific wage rates and fringe benefits outlined in Attachment 4 for Colorado counties including Saguache.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
- Site Visit: Monday, March 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time. Offerors must email Tina.Frankenbery@usda.gov by 5 p.m. on March 20, 2026, to RSVP.
- Submission Requirements: Proposals must include a signed SF1449, a completed Attachment 3 (Schedule of Items), and a signed/dated SF30 acknowledging Amendment 1. Submissions should be emailed to Tina.Frankenbery@usda.gov in three separate attachments: Technical proposal, Past Performances, and Price proposal.
- Technical Requirements: Offerors must provide a Quality Control Plan, a list of Bio-Based products, and resumes for key personnel (Janitor and On-Site Quality Control Manager), with the primary janitor requiring a minimum of 6 months of experience. A signed contingent letter for proposed personnel or a staffing plan is also required.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, representing the best value to the Government. Technical acceptability and past performance will be rated.
- Eligibility: Offerors must hold an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
An updated Saguache Office Floor Plan has been provided with Amendment 1, detailing space allocation. Offerors are encouraged to review all attachments, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Solicitation Terms and Conditions, for complete details.