Provide Housekeeping Staff Services for Rosebud IHS in South Dakota

Sources Sought: Housekeeping Staff Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS-SS-26-1525449 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) businesses. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition 561720 Janitorial Services. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning building interiors, interiors of transportation equipment (e.g., aircraft, rail cars, ships), and/or windows. Examples: Custodial services, Service station cleaning and degreasing services, Housekeeping (i.e., cleaning) services, Washroom sanitation services, Maid (i.e., cleaning) services.

Background The Mission of the Rosebud IHS is to provide the best possible healthcare services to the patients on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. To meet this mission, the Rosebud IHS is requesting a Base Plus Four (4) Option Year, firm-fixed price, non-personal service contract to provide Housekeeping/ Custodial Services.

Objective Rosebud IHS requires up to four (4) qualified Housekeeping (Custodial) Personnel as full-time equivalents (FTEs). These Housekeepers (Custodians) will ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The contract company shall furnish well-experienced or certified personnel, with the relevant

background in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the resulting contract. 2.1 Scope The contractor shall furnish experienced and/or certified Housekeeping (Custodial) services. Contract services shall cover the range of housekeeping (custodial) services typically provided in rural areas, including the following: Sweeps, mop, scrubs, apply floor wax and polishes surfaces throughout the hospital including stairways and elevators. Maintains custodial equipment by cleaning, oiling, or adjusting machines to ensure maximum use. Reports on all major repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor. Maintains other supplies in similar manner. Empties waste baskets and trash cans from rooms and offices throughout the hospital. Take trash outside to the trash dumpster. Washes windows and screens inside and out, and dust. May replace burnt out light bulbs. Brings bundles of clean linen to the ward and gathers soiled linen and bundles in preparation for pick up by commercial laundry. Inspects, sorts, folds, counts and distributes clean linen following protocol. Keeps restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans various areas such as in-patient rooms, bathrooms, public restrooms, exam/procedure rooms, isolation rooms, pharmacy, Emergency department, Lab, X-ray, halls, walls, floors, furnishing, equipment, windows, offices, etc. Wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Mixes and uses chemicals as per direction and follows material safety data sheet guidelines. Removes non-infectious waste and infectious waste such as biological materials, blood, and other body fluids, and properly handles and disposes in proper containers. Removes and disposes of hazardous waste following established protocols. Responds to emergency cleaning needs such as infectious, chemical spills, flooding, etc. Washes and disinfects all discharge and transferred beds, bedside tables, stands, mattresses, pillows, and other equipment used for the treatment of patients, excluding medical equipment (cleaned by nursing staff). Fogs or sprays for contamination of Isolation rooms, exchanges privacy curtains as directed. Keeps area secured and controls the use of issued keys which support facility security and safety. Follows policies for patient confidentiality and standards of conduct at all times. Contract staff shall comply with all RSU infection control and safety procedures, practices and standards. This includes COVID-19 policies/procedures, appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and hand hygiene policies Contract staff shall respect and maintain basic rights of patients to include but not be limited to personal dignity Prioritizes calls to respond, and promptly shifts duties to accommodate, without sacrificing the completion of primary duties. Performs other environmental services related duties as assigned by the supervisor. 3.0 Work Schedule/Availability Tour of duty is an eight (8) hour day and will be worked between the hours of 7:00 am-3:30pm; 3:00-11:30 pm; 11:30pm-7:00 am. 7:00 am-11:30 pm is classified as Regular Hours. Monday through Sunday.

Period of Performance Base year: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027 Option Year 1: 08/01/2027 to 07/31/2028 Option year 2: 08/01/2028 to 07/31/2029 Option Year 3: 08/01/2029 to 07/31/2030 Option Year 4: 08/01/2030 to 07/31/2031 5.0

Place of Performance Rosebud IHS 400 Soldier Creek Dr. Rosebud, South Dakota 57570 6.0 Contractor Responsibility The contractor shall submit an invoice on a minimum monthly basis, via email. Contractor shall include the approved timesheet(s) and approved HICF(s) with each invoice. Contractor staff will be required to follow RSU procedures for obtaining a full Federal