Federal Cleaning Contracts for Disabled Workers Face Cuts
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove some cleaning services from a special list that supports workers who are blind or severely disabled. This affects several federal buildings across the U.S., including historic sites and courthouses. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until August 15, 2026, to speak up before these changes take effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Procurement List Deletion — Brookline
The Committee proposes deleting custodial services from the Procurement List for National Park Service sites in Brookline, MA (Frederick Law Olmsted Historic Site Barn and House; John Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS and Longfellow House; Washington's Headquarters NHS) that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The currently authorized source of supply named is Community Workshops, Inc., Boston, MA. Comments on this proposed deletion must be received by August 15, 2026.
Procurement List Deletion — Fort Collins
The Committee proposes deleting janitorial/custodial services from the Procurement List for the Fort Collins Federal Office Building at 301 South Howes Street, Fort Collins, CO. These services were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments on the proposal are due August 15, 2026.
Procurement List Deletion — Carson City
The Committee proposes deleting custodial and related services from the Procurement List for the Carson City Federal Building, 705 N Plaza, Carson City, NV. The notice identifies the authorized source of supply for that work as Bona Fide Conglomerate, Inc., El Cajon, CA, and states the services were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments must be submitted by August 15, 2026.
Procurement List Deletion — Lufkin Courthouse
The Committee proposes deleting custodial services from the Procurement List for the William R. Burke Courthouse at Third Street and Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, TX; these services were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The public may comment on the proposed deletion through August 15, 2026.
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