Opportunity
SAM #1240BK26R0018
USDA Forest Service solicits bi-weekly landscaping maintenance for Institute of Pacific Island Forestry, Hilo, Hawaii
Buyer
USFS CSA Northwest 1
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
1240BK26R0018
NAICS
561730
The USDA Forest Service, Institute of Pacific Island Forestry in Hilo, Hawaii, is soliciting landscaping maintenance services for its laboratory grounds. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Institute of Pacific Island Forestry, CSA Northwest 1 office - Services Requested: - Bi-weekly lawn maintenance (26 service events per year) - Mowing lawns - Pruning bushes - Weed whacking - Mulching - Weed removal - Cleaning sidewalks and parking areas - Contractor must provide bi-weekly status reports - Use of pre-approved bio-based chemicals for weed control - Contract Details: - Firm fixed price contract - Base year plus four one-year option periods (total up to five years) - Emphasis on quality control, past performance, and equipment availability - Unique Requirements: - Preference for local Hawaii contractors when proposals are similar in technical capability and price - Contractor must demonstrate equipment availability and quality control measures - Evaluation includes past performance - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are mentioned; focus is on service delivery
Description
Institute of Pacific Island Forestry landscape maintenance at the Office building grounds. The purpose of this contract is to have frequent mowing, weeding, and general lawn maintenance year-round at the Institute of Pacific Island Forestry Laboratory. In the past the Institute of Pacific Island Forestry had a full-time maintenance work that did the mowing, and general grounds cleanup, but the position is currently is vacant. There was also a landscape company that did the general lawn maintenance, but the contract expired was not renewed.
When proposals are similar in technical capability and price, contractors local to Hawaii that submit a proposal, receive preference.
See attachments for full details.
All questions are due in writing no later than 1000 Pacific on 15 September 2026.