Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial (housekeeping/custodial) services for the Bent Creek Experimental Forest facilities in Asheville, NC. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price RFQ covering weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning tasks across multiple buildings totaling roughly 12,300 sq ft, with optional deep‑cleaning and emergency response services. The award will be a total small‑business set‑aside; the base period is one year with four one‑year extension options, for a potential five‑year term.
• Perform routine cleaning (trash removal, floor care, restroom sanitation) on a weekly schedule (52 visits per year).
• Conduct monthly deep‑cleaning of kitchen areas, floor care, and exterior glass cleaning.
• Provide annual full‑window cleaning and up‑to‑twice‑yearly deep‑cleaning (carpet shampoo, hard‑floor refinishing).
• Must submit a Quality Control Plan, adhere to USDA Bio‑Preferred product requirements, and meet OSHA and USDA AGAR safety/compliance standards.
• Contractor must be SAM‑registered, qualify as a small business (≤ $22 M revenue), and be able to staff the site in Asheville, NC.