How to bid on Janitorial Services for the Department of Agriculture in Edinburg, TX

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for janitorial services for its facility located at 22675 N Morrefield Rd, Edinburg, Texas. This contract includes one base year of service and four additional one-year option periods. This is a good opportunity for small businesses in the facilities services sector to secure a multi-year government contract.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 3, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by August 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. There is also a scheduled site visit on August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. If you plan to attend the site visit, you should contact Brian Fien at [email protected] with the names of attendees.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. It is suitable for small businesses specializing in janitorial services, falling under NAICS code 561720, with a small business size standard of $22 million. The agency will consider quotations from all responsible sources.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though this is not always required.

The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is a combined synopsis/solicitation. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. You will need to submit your quotation in response to this RFQ, referencing solicitation number 1232SA26Q1088. Ensure you review Attachment 1 (Terms and Conditions), Attachment 2 (Statement of Work), and Attachment 3 (Wage Determination) which are included as attachments to the solicitation.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (Attachment 2) to understand all required janitorial tasks, frequencies, and standards. Your quotation should clearly demonstrate how your company will meet or exceed these requirements. Pay close attention to the Wage Determination (Attachment 3) to ensure your pricing accounts for all labor costs in accordance with federal regulations.

Attending the site visit on August 6, 2026, is highly recommended. This will give you a firsthand understanding of the facility and its specific janitorial needs, which can help you develop a more accurate and competitive proposal. When preparing your price schedule, ensure you provide pricing for the base year and all four option years as requested for Janitorial services.