Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small‑business firm to provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Bent Creek Experimental Forest in Asheville, NC. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price five‑year (base year plus four optional years) award covering weekly, monthly, annual window cleaning, and occasional deep‑cleaning across seven facilities totaling roughly 12,300 sq ft. The contractor must supply all labor, supplies, equipment, and must meet USDA‑specified quality‑control, reporting, and background‑investigation requirements.
• Weekly cleaning (52 visits/yr) of all buildings, including waste removal, restroom cleaning, floor care, and interior glass cleaning.
• Monthly cleaning (12 visits/yr) with deeper kitchen and surface tasks plus exterior glass work.
• Annual interior/exterior window cleaning and one deep‑cleaning event per year (carpet shampoo, hard‑floor refinishing, etc.).
• All cleaning chemicals, consumables, and personal protective equipment must be provided by the contractor; strict reporting and biobased‑product compliance required.