Federal Janitorial RFPs

Federal Janitorial RFPs — Miami–Fort Lauderdale (2026)

Hamhed LLC won a $7.4M SDVOSB-set-aside janitorial contract (36C24824R0051) in March 2024 covering Bruce W. Carter VAMC plus six South Florida CBOCs — the dominant VISN 8 multi-site award in this market at $17.34/hr SCA floor.

Open + recent awards as of June 2026Statute: FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-4545 Rev 30Effective: WD effective Dec 03, 2025Last reviewed: Q2 2026
Metro
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach, FL
Governing Statute
FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-4545 Rev 30
SAM.gov NAICS 561720 + 561740; https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4545/30
Enforcement Agency
DOL Wage and Hour; VA NCO 8 / VISN 8; CBP / DHS contracting offices
Civil Penalty
SCA back-wage + debarment risk

Federal cleaning demand in Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach, FL

South Florida's federal janitorial market is anchored by VA VISN 8 (Sunshine Healthcare Network) which operates Bruce W. Carter VAMC in Miami (1201 NW 16th St) and a large network of community-based outpatient clinics from Key Largo to Deerfield Beach. The Department of Homeland Security and US Coast Guard maintain a significant presence with Coast Guard Base Miami Beach (100 MacArthur Cswy) — one of the largest USCG installations on the Atlantic seaboard. GSA Region 4 manages federal office buildings including the Claude Pepper Federal Building and the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. US Courthouse in downtown Miami. CBP's Miami Field Office co-locates within the Claude Pepper Federal Building, adding DHS custodial volume. Homestead Air Reserve Base in south Miami-Dade County adds Air Force Reserve custodial contract opportunities. VISN 8 / NCO 8 (Bay Pines FL) is the primary contracting vehicle, consistently awarding multi-site janitorial IDIQs as SDVOSB set-asides with 5-year ordering periods. The SCA WD rate of $17.34/hr is slightly below EO 14026 ($17.75/hr); the EO rate governs for contracts entered or extended since January 30, 2022.

Named federal facilities buying janitorial in Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach, FL

  • Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center — 1201 NW 16th St, Miami FL 33125; VISN 8 flagship; full inpatient campus, ~1M+ sq ft; most recent janitorial award 36C24824R0051 ($7.4M, Mar 2024).
  • Coast Guard Base Miami Beach — 100 MacArthur Cswy, Miami Beach FL 33139; DHS USCG; one of the largest USCG installations on the East Coast.
  • Claude Pepper Federal Building — 51 SW 1st Ave, Miami FL 33130; GSA Region 4; multi-agency complex housing CBP, IRS, SSA, and federal courts.
  • Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. US Courthouse — 400 N Miami Ave, Miami FL 33128; GSA Region 4; federal district court for Southern District of Florida.
  • Williams 'Bill' King VA Clinic — Sunrise FL; VISN 8 CBOC; bundled in VA janitorial IDIQs.
  • Hollywood VA CBOC — Hollywood FL; VISN 8 CBOC; included in recent $7.4M award.
  • Homestead Air Reserve Base — 29050 Coral Sea Blvd, Homestead FL 33039; Air Force Reserve Command (482nd Fighter Wing); custodial contracting via AFRC.
  • CBP Miami Field Office — 51 SW 1st Ave (Claude Pepper Bldg), Miami FL 33130; DHS CBP; port of entry administration facilities.

Active solicitations and recent contract awards (last 18 months)

  • 36C24824R0051 — VA Bruce W. Carter VAMC Miami + 6 South Florida CBOCs; $7,400,000; awarded 03/29/2024 to Hamhed; SDVOSB 100% set-aside; 1 base year + 4 option years (5-year IDIQ); NAICS 561720; contracting officer Scott Frankel, NCO 8. (HigherGov)
  • 36C24822P2087 — VA South Florida VAMC housekeeping/janitorial; awarded FY2022 to Hamhed; NAICS 561720; NCO 8 / VISN 8. (HigherGov)
  • GSA Region 4 custodial BPA — Miami Federal Complex — Claude Pepper Federal Building and Ferguson Courthouse; full & open small business; recurring task orders $200K–$800K/yr.
  • Homestead ARB Custodial — 29050 Coral Sea Blvd, Homestead FL 33039; AFRC; SDVOSB or small business; ~$400K–$900K/yr; recompete cycle FY2025/2026.

SCA wage determination — current WD

WD 2015-4545 Rev 30, effective Dec 03, 2025, covers Miami-Dade County (Dade) and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $17.34/hr base + $5.36/hr H&W fringe = loaded floor ~$22.70/hr. EO 14026 (~$17.75/hr in2025) exceeds the WD rate; the EO floor governs for contracts entered or extended since January 30, 2022. Lead Janitor (11260): $18.21/hr. Window Cleaner (11270): $18.85/hr. (SAM.gov WD 2015-4545 Rev 30)

AbilityOne / JWOD presence

AbilityOne nonprofits hold several custodial positions in the South Florida federal market. The IRS Miami Service Center and portions of the Claude Pepper Federal Building have historically been serviced by AbilityOne-affiliated nonprofits. South Florida nonprofit organizations including Abilities Inc. (Clearwater area) hold Procurement List entries in the VISN 8 region. Contractors should verify the current AbilityOne Procurement List for specific Miami federal buildings before submitting bids.

Set-asides and certifications

VA NCO 8 (VISN 8 Sunshine Healthcare Network) defaults to SDVOSB set-asides for all Miami VAMC and CBOC janitorial work; SBA VetCert is required. GSA Region 4 Miami federal buildings use full-and-open or small-business competitive BPAs. USCG Base Miami Beach uses small-business or full-and-open competition for custodial services. Florida does not have a state prevailing wage law for private-sector service contracts; the SCA and EO 14026 rates govern. Florida requires workers' compensation under Chapter 440, Florida Statutes; all janitorial contractors operating in Florida must carry coverage regardless of employee count.

Bid preparation specifics

The dominant feature of the Miami federal janitorial market is VISN 8's practice of bundling multiple VA facilities into a single 5-year SDVOSB IDIQ — the 36C24824R0051 award bundled Carter VAMC plus six CBOCs into a $7.4M vehicle. Prospective bidders must demonstrate experience managing multi-site VA or DoD medical custodial programs simultaneously. South Florida's bilingual workforce (Spanish is the dominant first language for many custodial workers) is an asset for recruiting; proposals demonstrating bilingual supervisory capacity may be favorably viewed. Florida's hurricane-preparedness requirements mean custodial contracts include provisions for emergency surge cleaning post-storm events; proposals should address emergency response protocols. USCG Base Miami Beach requires base access credentials (DBIDS) for all contractor personnel; allow 3–4 weeks lead time.

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