How to bid on Janitorial Services for Consulate General compound in Guayaquil, Ecuador

What the Department of State is buying

The U.S. Government, through the Department of State, is seeking a contractor to provide janitorial services for the U.S. Consulate General compound located in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) opportunity.

The government intends to award a contract to a responsible company that submits an acceptable offer at the lowest price. They may award the contract based on initial offers without discussions, but reserve the right to hold discussions if needed.

Key dates and deadlines

A pre-quotation conference and site visit are scheduled for August 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time in Guayaquil. If you wish to attend, you must submit a list of complete names and ID numbers of all participants by August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time. Send this information to [email protected] with the subject line "19EC3026Q0003 Janitorial Services Solicitation". Attendance is strongly recommended.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time. Use the subject line "19EC3026Q0003 Janitorial Services Questions".

Your complete quote must be submitted electronically by August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. No quotes will be accepted after this deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for companies specializing in facilities management and janitorial services. Given the international location, firms with experience operating in Ecuador or similar overseas environments may find this particularly relevant.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to have their quote considered. It is advisable to complete your SAM registration in advance of submitting your quote.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. 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 documents.

Follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation. You must complete the required portions of the attached document, including the SF-1449, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), and any additional information requested in Section 3. You must also provide proof of your SAM registration.

Submit your quote electronically to [email protected] with the subject line "19EC3026Q0003 Janitorial Services". Quotes must be in English and submitted in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Ensure your submission does not exceed 25MB per email. If larger, split it into multiple emails, each under 25MB.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents, especially Section 3 for submission instructions and Section 1 for pricing details. Incomplete quotes will not be accepted.

Attending the pre-quotation conference and site visit is strongly recommended. This provides a valuable opportunity to understand the scope of work firsthand and ask clarifying questions.

Since the government intends to award based on the lowest price from an acceptable offer, ensure your pricing is competitive while still allowing you to meet all requirements. Clearly demonstrate your capability to perform the services as specified.