What this opportunity is
The USDA Forest Service requires janitorial services for the Laurentian Ranger Station in Aurora, MN, covering five buildings, including an administrative office and warehouses. This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business participation, making it suitable for small businesses in the janitorial services sector (NAICS 561720). Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating that they can submit bids for the contract, which will commence on October 1, 2026, and run through September 30, 2027.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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2026 Laurentian Ranger Station Statement of Work
Superior National Forest
St. Louis County
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK
BACKGROUND
The intent of the statement of work is specifying the requirements for cleaning the office
facilities at the Laurentian Ranger District in Aurora, MN.
DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
The work location is at 318 Forestry Road, Aurora, MN 55705. There are bathrooms and office
space within the following 5 buildings at the site that need janitorial services:
• Main administrative office
• Bunkhouse
• North Warehouse
• South Warehouse
• Fire/LEO office
PERFORMANCE PERIOD
The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract starting October 1, 2026,
and continue through September 30, 2027.
PRE-WORK CONFERENCE
Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer
Representative (COR) will schedule a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms,
work requirements and schedule. At the conference, the Contractor shall designate, in writing,
the name and phone number of the Contractor’s on-site representative and their contract
responsibilities and authority.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS
The Government will provide the following items to the Contractor:
• Hand Soap
• Paper toweling for dispensers
• Toilet paper
• Garbage bags
• Light bulbs
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TASKS
Administrative office and warehouse bathrooms
Twice per week:
• Clean all the floors and steps, sweep/mop when needed
• Vacuum carpets
• Vacuum entry way doormats, underneath them as well
• Clean kitchen sink with germicidal disinfectant
• Clean microwave
• Tables in conference room and kitchen area will be washed
• Contractor will clean and scrub/mop the bathrooms in the office and in the warehouses
with germicidal disinfectant and replenish supplies. Cleaning includes, but is not limited
to fixtures, sinks, exhaust fan, ceramic tile, urinals, toilets, floors, chair, etc.
• Clean/disinfect drinking fountain in the hallway
• Recycle containers will be emptied. Recycle items will be taken to the recycle center by
the Contractor.
• Garbage cans will be emptied. Replace liners as needed. Garbage will be placed in the
dumpster by the warehouse
• Check the windows on the 3 exterior doors and the bathroom mirrors, clean them as
needed
• Sweep concrete floor in the North Warehouse exercise room
Additional Requirements
• Other non-personal furniture (window ledges, registers, ceiling vents, etc.) will be dusted
twice per year in December and April
• Wash stair railing (inside) every December and April. There are 3 railings totaling 33 feet
• Windows, screens, and blinds will be washed inside and out in April and Sept/Oct
• Change light bulbs when needed, including exit lights. Old light bulbs will be taken to
the recycle center by the Contractor
• Empty smoking materials from waste receptacle located near rear entrance
• SDS sheets will be furnished for all cleaning supplies and stored in the cleaning closet
• We need to use green products
• We need names of all the cleaning personnel including subs.
Bunkhouse (one story)
General
• Wash all windows inside and out in April only, not December (entire bunkhouse)
• Wipe down all trim/baseboard (entire bunkhouse)
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• Wash all blinds (entire bunkhouse)
• Wipe out windowsills (entire bunkhouse)
• Sweep/mop hallway
• Sweep/mop utility room
Kitchen area
• Wash off counter tops
• Wash out drawers, cabinets both upper and lower including the cabinet in the corner with
the rotator and cupboard shelves-remove and replace all contents
• Wash down inside and outside of microwave
• Clean sink using germicidal disinfectant
• Wash out fridge and freezer. There are two fridges with freezers
• Wipe off stove top and wipe out oven. If needed use oven cleaner to remove baked on
food
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor
• Wipe off table
Living Room area
• Sweep and mop floor
• Dust off TV stand and side table
• Vacuum couch and chairs/remove cushions, clean the couch cushions.
2 Bathrooms-each with 1 shower, 1 toilet, 1 sink
• Clean showers using germicidal disinfectant
• Clean toilets using germicidal disinfectant
• Clean sinks using germicidal disinfectant
• Clean mirrors
• Sweep and mop floor
• Wipe out medicine cabinet
• Clean washer and dryer
• Clean the sealing vents
6 Bedrooms
• Vacuum Carpets
• Dust dressers and wipe out drawers/remove and dispose of any clothes
Fire/LEO office
Twice per week
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• Sweep/mop when needed, both the linoleum and hardwood
• Clean/shake entryway door mats
• Clean kitchen sink with germicidal disinfectant
• Clean microwave
• Contractor will clean and scrub/mop the bathroom on the main floor with germicidal
disinfectant and replenish supplies. Cleaning includes, but is not limited to fixtures, sink,
exhaust fan, toilet, floor, shower, etc.
• Recycle containers will be emptied. Recycle items will be taken to the recycle center by
Contractor
• Garbage cans will be emptied. Replace liners as needed. Garbage will be placed in the
dumpster by the warehouse
Additional Requirements
• Do not clean the LEO office
• Other non-personal furniture (window ledges, registers, ceiling vents, etc.) will be dusted
twice per year in December and April
• Windows, screens, and blinds will be washed inside and out in September
• SDS sheets will be furnished for all cleaning supplies and stored in the cleaning closet
• We need names of all the cleaning personnel including subs.
CLEANING SCHEDULE
Work will be performed twice weekly at the administrative office, warehouse bathrooms, and
Fire/LEO office. The work will be completed between 6PM on Fridays and 6AM on Mondays.
The second cleaning shall be performed on Wednesdays after 6PM and before 6AM on
Thursdays, unless advance written approval is given by Contracting Officer’s Representative.
Work will be performed in April and in or …
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