SAM #12444326Q0014

Groundskeeping and Lawn Maintenance Services for Manchester Ranger District, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The USDA Forest Service, Green Mountain National Forest, is soliciting groundskeeping and lawn maintenance services for the Manchester Ranger District in Vermont. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Green Mountain National Forest, Manchester Ranger District - Contracting office: USDA-FS CSA EAST 5, Atlanta, GA - Scope of Work: - Mowing, trimming, debris removal, and general grounds maintenance at two administrative sites and four recreation sites - Sites include: Manchester Ranger Station, Mount Tabor Work Center, Hapgood Pond Campground & Day Use Area, Hapgood Pond Pumphouse Site, Somerset Airstrip Camping Area, Grout Pond Campground & Day Use Area, and White Rocks National Recreation Area - Grass height requirements: 4-6 inches depending on site; trimming around features such as picnic tables, campsite markers, vault toilets, and kiosks - Service frequencies: 7-10 days (spring/summer), 10-14 days (late summer/fall), with a maximum of 10-16 services per site per season - Lawn kept free of debris and leaves during shoulder seasons; coordination for gate access at certain sites - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four option years, with services performed annually from late April through mid-October - Potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 - Set-Aside & Evaluation: - Small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 - Requires technical and past performance information for evaluation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are referenced; this is a service contract - Unique Requirements: - Coverage of multiple, geographically dispersed federal sites - Strict grass height and trimming standards - Seasonal and site-specific service schedules - Coordination for access during shoulder seasons

Description

Description - The Manchester Ranger District requires groundskeeping services at two administrative sites and four recreation sites spread across the district in Rutland, Bennington and Windham counties. Lawns/open areas, roadway sides, campground sites, and designated surrounding areas shall be mowed or otherwise maintained as open, cleared spaces beginning in late April through mid-October.

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 12444326Q0014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for GMF Manchester Administrative and Recreational Site Mowing.

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. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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