This government solicitation, RFP number 697DCK-25-R-00405, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), outlines requirements for grounds maintenance services at Seattle ATCT, TRACON, and ARTCC facilities from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, with four one-year options. The services include grass cutting, edging, fertilization, litter collection, vegetation removal, tree and shrub pruning, and irrigation maintenance, with specific seasonal frequencies. Contractors must provide firm fixed prices for these services, encompassing all associated costs. An optional site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2025, and all questions regarding the solicitation are due by October 20, 2025. The document also details various contractual clauses, including those related to payment, insurance, labor standards, hazardous materials, and electronic commerce, emphasizing compliance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) regulations and federal laws. It also includes clauses on the Buy American Act and the System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
Amendment 0002 for solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00405 outlines the requirements for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Seattle ATCT, TRACON, and ARTCC facilities. The amendment incorporates an updated Statement of Work (SOW), site visit sign-in sheet for the ARTCC, and a Questions and Answers document. The contract, with a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, is structured as a firm-fixed-price and indefinite-quantity agreement, including a base year and four option years. Services encompass grass cutting, edging, fertilization, litter collection, vegetation removal, and tree/shrub pruning, with specific frequencies for each facility. The SOW emphasizes environmental compliance, requiring the use of environmentally preferable products, waste diversion, and integrated pest management. The document details four levels of maintenance, from routine upkeep to major renovations, and outlines procedures for indefinite quantity work items like tree removal and erosion control. The government will provide utilities, but the contractor is responsible for all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials, adhering to strict environmental and safety regulations. The previous contract for these services, which were part of a larger janitorial contract, was awarded to Fortis Industries, Inc. for $8,625,866.36. Attachments referenced in the SOW, such as site drawings and maps, are not available, and irrigation systems are only present at the ARTCC.
Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00405, issued by the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, extends milestone dates for the SEA ATCT, TRACON, ARTCC Grounds Maintenance project due to a government shutdown. Key dates have been updated: Site Visit Attendee List is due by November 4, 2025; Site Visits are scheduled for November 5, 2025, at Seattle TRACON, ATCT, and ARTCC. Questions are due by November 10, 2025, with answers provided by November 13, 2025. Proposals are now due by December 1, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The Period of Performance is set from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030.