Janitorial Services Contract by International Boundary and Water Commission in Mercedes, TX
Executive Summary
The International Boundary and Water Commission is seeking bids for janitorial services at their Mercedes Field Office. This is a total small business set-aside contract.
⚠ Important Notice Details
Submission Requirements:
- Only offers from small businesses will be considered for this solicitation.
- FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Questions received from Offerors after 3:00 pm Mountain on May 6, 2026, may not be responded to.
Response Deadline: May 11, 2026 9:00 PM
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Scope & Requirements
The International Boundary and Water Commission is seeking a price quote for Janitorial Services, for the IBWC Mercedes Field Office located at 325 Golf Course Rd. Mercedes Texas 78570.
Performance Period: Base Year + 4 Option Years.
The government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, subcontract, supervision, and management to perform the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW).
Technical Approach – Quote must demonstrate the technical approach by providing a narrative addressing all the items in the scope. The narrative shall at a minimum include your plan of action, equipment, key team members, and schedule.
Past Performance – Quotes shall demonstrate successful past performance of at least 3 three (3) references for similar projects. The information shall include name of person, company, phone number, email address, and brief description of the project.
Offerors shall meet or exceed and specifications and scope of work of items being quoted.
Failure to submit required technical approach and past performance will deem a proposal non-responsive and no consideration for award will be given.
Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.
INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM
The U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has transitioned to an electronic invoicing system. The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure, web-based system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. IPP is available at no cost to any commercial vendor or independent contractor doing business with a participating government agency.
Information concerning accessing the IPP system will be provided at time of award.
Compliance & Qualifications
- FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Ensure your quote includes a detailed technical approach addressing all items in the scope.
- Provide at least three references for similar projects, including contact information and project descriptions.
- Submit your offer via email to the specified address and include your Active Unique Entity ID (UEI#) and price sheet.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider This
This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small businesses, as it is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 561720 for Administrative and Support Services aligns well with many small firms specializing in janitorial services, allowing them to compete effectively for this government contract.
By participating in this solicitation, small businesses can gain experience working with federal agencies, potentially leading to future contracts and growth opportunities.