SAM #1232SA26Q0365

Comprehensive Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance Services for USDA ARS Florence, SC

This opportunity is for comprehensive lawn care and grounds maintenance services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center in Florence, SC.

• Government Buyer

  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division
  • Contracting office located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD
  • Key contacts: Jacob Toft (Contracting Officer), Mel Johnson (Contracting Officer Representative)

• Scope of Services

  • Complete lawn care and grounds maintenance for approximately 12 acres
  • Mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal
  • Weed control, shrub and flowerbed maintenance
  • Fire ant treatment, herbicide and fertilizer application
  • Contractor provides all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, herbicides, fertilizer, and supervision
  • Services performed weekly during growing season (March–October) and monthly during dormant season (November–February)
  • Deliverables include weekly service confirmations, monthly status reports, chemical application logs, and damage reports

• Contract Structure & Requirements

  • Firm-fixed price contract
  • Base year (12 months), four one-year option periods, and a six-month extension option (total up to 66 months)
  • Set aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB)
  • Performance standards and inspections detailed in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

• Products/Services Requested

  • No specific OEMs, equipment brands, or part numbers required; focus is on service provision
  • All necessary materials and chemicals (e.g., herbicides, fertilizer) to be supplied by contractor

• Place of Performance

  • USDA ARS Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501

• Unique/Notable Requirements

  • Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials
  • Services must be performed during normal business hours (Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
  • Compliance with detailed reporting and performance standards
  • No specific OEMs or proprietary products specified; open to all qualified service providers

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0365 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance Services for US Agricultural Research Services in Florence, SC.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730  The small business size standard is $9.5 million  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

See attached Solicitation 1232SA26Q0365 & Attachments for more details.  

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