SAM #1240BE26Q0111

Custodial Services Solicitation for USDA Forest Service St. Paul Field Office and Annex

The USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station is seeking a contractor for custodial services at the St. Paul Field Office and Annex in Falcon Heights, MN. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station - Office: USDA-FS CSA Northwest 3 - Scope of Work: - Cleaning and maintenance services for two federally owned facilities and attached greenhouses - Weekly basic cleaning (floors, trash removal, entrances, drinking fountains, vacuuming, spot cleaning) - Restroom/shower and breakroom cleaning three times per week (disinfection, floor cleaning, supply stocking) - Periodic cleaning every six months (floor stripping/waxing, window cleaning, dusting, wall cleaning, drape/blind vacuuming, carpet shampooing) - Quantities: - 12 basic cleaning services per year (per building) - 156 restroom/shower and breakroom cleanings per year (per building) - 2 periodic cleaning services per year (per building) - Same quantities for each of four option years - Unique Requirements: - Performance-based cleaning: contractor determines cleaning frequency unless specified - Use of biobased products required - Compliance with USDA security and reporting standards - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 561720 - No specific OEMs or brands are mentioned; contractor must supply all personnel, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Description

Description 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1240BE26Q0111 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for NRS St Paul Custodial Services.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720  The small business size standard is $22 mil.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

The St. Paul Field Office and Annex are federally owned facilities administered by the Northern Research Station (NRS) of the U.S. Forest Service.  The Field Office is located at 1992 Folwell Ave, Falcon Heights, MN 55108. The Annex is located at 1561 Lindig St, St. Paul, MN 55108.   The field office consists of two wings joined at each floor, except the ground floor, by a connecting corridor. The north wing consists of five floors with approximately 26,900 square feet of floor area. The south wing of the building has three floors with approximately 19,800 square feet of floor area. The annex is a single-story building with approximately 12,300 square feet of floor area and is attached to two 1700 square feet green houses. Floor plans and additional information concerning both buildings can be found in the attachments.   This requirement is a performance-based service requirement.  The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, and incidentals (except Government furnished property) necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed for the St. Paul Field Office and Annex. In accordance with the specifications contained in this Performance Work Statement.   The Contractor shall perform the required cleaning services in a manner that will maintain satisfactory facility conditions and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.  Contractor will determine the frequencies, unless otherwise specifically noted and performance will be based on the Government’s evaluation of results, not the frequency or method of performance.

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