STATEMENT OF WORK
Janitorial Services
Park Office and Family Cabins
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks
Keystone State Park
Westmoreland County
I. SCOPE OF WORK:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources,
Bureau of State Parks, Keystone State Park requires the janitorial services for the cleaning
of eleven (11) two-bedroom family cabins and one (1) park office at 301 Slag Road, Derry,
PA 15627-3679, Westmoreland County.
Services will include, but not be limited to, the furnishing of all cleaning materials and
supplies, labor, equipment, tools, superintendence, miscellaneous items and the
performance of all work necessary to complete all services to the satisfaction of, and
subject to the approval of, the Department.
Questions regarding the technical aspects of this bid should be directed to Kris Baker, or
Helen Vought at (724) 668 2939 or by email at keystonesp@pa.gov. Questions regarding
the bidding or contracting procedure should be directed to Jenna English at (717) 787-3278
or jenenglish@pa.gov.
II. SITE VISITS:
An optional site visit is available prior to submitting a bid and is highly recommended to
acquaint the bidder with the job specifications. To schedule a visit contact DCNR Ranger
Helen Vought at (724) 668-2939.
III. CONTRACT TASKS:
Services to be provided under this contract include janitorial service to eleven (11) two-
bedroom family cabins and one (1) park office.
The Contractor will provide all labor, cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment. All cleaning
supplies must be approved by the Park Manager prior to use. The Park Manager may
require manufacturer’s specifications and a sample. The Department will furnish toilet
paper, trash can liners, shower curtains, drapes, and light bulbs for this contract.
The unit price bid per cleaning must include all transportation, meals, tools, cleaning
supplies, and any other equipment necessary to perform the work.
The following tasks must be included in the performance of this contract.
Two Bedroom Family Cabins:
The family cabins are rented to the public. Both summer and off-season (spring, fall,
winter) rentals are available at Keystone State Park. The cleaning frequency varies
according to the season. The quantities set forth in this contract are estimates only
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based upon past experience. The actual number of cleanings required may be more or
less, according to the needs of the Department.
The cabins are a seven (7) day operation, and cleaning may be required on any day of
the week. The standard check-out and check-in times are 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Cleaning must be done between these hours on days of check-outs to ensure cabins
are ready for the next occupants. The contractor must have sufficient staff on duty
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to perform all required cabin cleanings.
The summer rental period begins the second Friday in June and ends the third
Thursday in August. Rentals during this period are usually restricted to weekly rentals
running from Friday to Friday. The park may accept last-minute reservations of shorter
length if vacancies exist. Contractor should anticipate that most of the cleaning services
will be required on Fridays, but the possibility exists that cleaning may be required on
other days. It is estimated that the number of cleanings during the summer season is
120 per year.
Off-season (spring, fall, winter) rentals begin the third Friday in August and end the
second Friday of June. Rentals during this period may be for any combination of
consecutive nights up to a full week. During this period, most reservations occur during
weekends, and the greatest number of cleanings will be required on Sundays and
Mondays, but other days may be required as well. Cleaning may be required on
holidays. The estimated number of off-season cleanings is 525 per year. Please find
the chart below showing the monthly average breakdown for cabin cleanings:
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
*The information above is based off of cleanings from 2020-2025.
Average Monthly
Cleanings
32
34
33
57
70
28
23
33
80
84
56
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The Contractor and Park Manager, by mutual agreement, will establish a method of
communication so that the Contractor can be made aware of which cabins require
cleaning and on which day.
Upon arriving at the park each day that a cabin cleaning is required, the Contractor is
required to stop at the park’s maintenance building to verify which cabins require
cleaning, fill out required paperwork and obtain cabin keys.
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Two Bedroom Family Cabins- Basic Daily Cleanings:
1. Empty and clean all trash receptacles. Dispose of trash in an approved location.
2. Kitchen Cleanings: Clean and wipe down the stove and oven (to include the
burners, splash guard, broiler pan and racks), microwave, countertop, sink,
fixtures and the refrigerator (inside, outside, underneath and behind). Wipe down
walls adjacent to sink and counter as needed to remove any splashed dirt or
soap residue. Inspect each kitchen cabinet and clean it if necessary. Clean and
polish all kitchen furniture. If an oven requires cleaning, please run a cleaning
cycle on the oven and advise park office staff that it is occurring at the conclusion
of cleaning for the day.
3. Bathroom Cleanings: Clean and disinfect the shower to include shower surround,
shower base, fixtures and shower curtain. Clean and sanitize the commode.
Wipe the walls adjacent to the sink, commode and shower to remove any
splashed dirt or soap residue. Replace toilet paper on the holder and stack extra
on the shelf above the water heater. Clean the sink, mirror and all chrome
fixtures. Replace shower curtain as needed.
4. Bedroom Cleanings: Sweep and mop floor including behind and underneath the
beds. Spot clean as necessary. Dust lamp and lamp stand. Clean closets.
Wipe all mattresses with a disinfectant. Inspect all dresser drawers. Clean the
mirrors with glass cleaner. Clean and polish all furniture.
5. Living Room Area Cleanings: Sweep and mop floor including moving the
furniture away from the wall and cleaning behind and underneath. Vacuum
furniture cushions including behind and underneath. Spot clean as necessary.
Dust the electric heaters. Dust and polish the lamp stands.
6. Sweep and scrub with mop and appropriate cleaner the kitchen floor, bathroom
floor and the entranceway. Rinse with clear water.
7. Dust all windowsills, doorways, lamps, lampshades and ceiling fan blades.
8. Remove cobwebs, marks and dirt from walls, ceilings, windows, screens and
doors as necessary.
9. Sweep the porch and porch steps. Shake or vacuum any rugs or mats on porch.
Remove any cobwebs from the porch area.
10. The park is responsible for replacing bulbs in any fixture. Notify the park of any
necessary replacements.
11. Check for articles left by the previous occupants. If any are found, tag with the
date and cabin number and turn in at the maintenance building.
12. Adjust the central thermostat to 55 degrees Fahrenheit upon departure between
May and September. Adjust the central thermostat to 65 degrees Fahrenheit
upon departure between September and April.
13. Windows and doors must all be properly secured by Contractor upon departure.
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14. Return cabin keys to maintenance building. Any cabin maintenance issues
beyond the scope of this contract must be noted and placed on the Park
Maintenance Supervisor’s desk. If a major problem exists, contact the park office
immediately. Any damage to a cabin caused by the previous occupants must be
reported to the park office immediately before any cleaning is done so that park
staff can investigate.
Two Bedroom Family Cabins- Annual Cleanings:
Annual tasks are to be completed during low occupancy periods (typically during the
winter season). Times are to be coordinated with the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
Cabins will be blocked from reservation for a five (5) day period to accomplish annual
tasks.
All aspects of the basic cleaning are to be completed in addition to the following annual
cleaning tasks.
1. Clean all interior walls, doors and ceilings including the cathedral ceiling area
with a cleaner specific to the surface.
2. Professionally clean all flooring and upholstery by using a hot water/steam
extraction method or other approved equivalent. Approval will be made by the
park manager.
3. Clean oven and burners.
Park Office- As-needed Basis Cleanings:
Park Office cleanings will take place on an as-needed basis, with no more than 12
cleanings per year. Dates and times to be agreed upon by the park and contractor, a
minimum of 2 weeks prior to the requested cleaning. The cleaning of all rooms, except
for the Ranger section, shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The following items
shall be addressed in all areas:
1. Empty & clean all trash receptacles – dispose of trash in approved location
2. Clean interior windows and door glass
3. Dust walls, fixtures, lights, counter tops, behind doors
4. Disinfect doors, counters and all other touch surfaces
5. Clean & disinfect all restroom fixtures
6. Clean & disinfect kitchen and appliances
7. Sweep & mop all hard floor surfaces – vacuum any carpeted floor
IV. INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORK:
All work performed will be subject to inspection and acceptance by the Park Manager or
designee.
In the event of bed bugs, park staff will immediately notify cleaners. The cabin cleaning will
not be completed and will be rescheduled after treatment. All cleaning supplies will be
disinfected or discarded and replaced at the expense of The Contractor (ex. Mop heads,
brooms/Swiffer’s, rags, etc....) to avoid the spread of bed bugs to unaffected cabins. The
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park reserves the right to spray treat for bed bugs; all cabin cleaning supplies being housed
at the park.
V. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS:
A. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is reserved for the Small Business Procurement Initiative as
designated in Executive Order 211-09 dated November 21, 2011. Only Self-Certified
Small Businesses which have been certified by the Department of General Services
prior to the bid opening date and time may submit a response to this IFB.
Your self-certification from the Department of General Services must be submitted
along with your IFB response. Failure to produce a valid Self-Certified Small Business
Certificate (which must be dated prior to the opening date of this IFB) will render your
submission non-responsive.
For more information on the Department of General Services Small Business Self
Certification process, please visit: www.smallbusiness.pa.gov.
B. Pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment (October 21,
2021), the Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that every Pennsylvania worker
has a safe and healthy work environment and the protections afforded them through
labor laws. To that end, contractors and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify
that they are in compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce
safety laws. Such certification shall be made through the Worker Protection and
Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) and submitted with the bid, proposal or
quote. Failure to submit a completed Worker Protection and Investment Certification
Form may render your submission non-responsive.
VI. CONTRACTOR REFERENCES:
After bid opening, and prior to awarding the contract, the Department has the right to
request references (names, addresses and telephone numbers) of similar work performed
in the previous two (2) years as proof of qualifications to perform the work involved in this
contract.
Similar work is defined as prior janitorial services experience in a high-volume, high-stress
environment, that includes the need to meet specific deadlines with quick turnaround time.
Interested vendors must be prepared to show they can prioritize varying daily workload that
included potential interaction with the public and overnight accommodation.
References are an optional tool available to the Department to help determine bidder
capabilities. If any of these references are requested and a bidder cannot supply the
necessary documentation and proof of compliance, the Department reserves the right to
reject the bidder. The decision to both request references or reject bidders based on
inadequate reference will be made solely at the discretion of the Department.
VII. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The Contractor is required to have in place during the term of the Contract and any
renewals or extensions thereof, the following types of insurance, issued by companies
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