SERVICE, LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT VIRGIN ISLANDS NA
ID: 140P5425Q0007Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICESER SOUTH MABO (54000)HOMESTEAD, FL, 33034, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is seeking quotes for landscaping services at Virgin Islands National Park, specifically for roadside and grounds mowing. The contract aims to ensure safety and accessibility along key roadways and visitor areas, with services required from February 14, 2025, to February 14, 2026, including bi-monthly maintenance of designated areas. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of small business participation in federal contracting opportunities. Interested contractors must submit their quotes via email by February 7, 2025, and are encouraged to attend a site visit on January 28, 2025, for a better understanding of the project scope. For further inquiries, contact Yujeiry Eusebio at Tony_Eusebio@nps.gov or call 470-819-0959.

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    The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking quotes for landscaping services at Virgin Islands National Park (VIIS) through Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. 140P5425Q0007. This solicitations is a total small business set-aside, with services required from February 14, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Contractors must submit their quotes via email by February 7, 2025, and are encouraged to attend a recommended site visit on January 28, 2025, to better understand the scope of work. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract based on price, technical capability, completion time, and past performance. Responses must include necessary certifications, unique entity information, and detailed pricing for specified landscaping tasks at multiple park locations. Potential contractors are advised to adhere to all representations and requirements outlined in the solicitation document, ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding the bidding process and service provisions. The ultimate goal of this RFQ is to procure high-quality landscaping work while promoting small business participation within federal contracting opportunities.
    The Virgin Islands National Park seeks a qualified contractor for its Roadside and Grounds Mowing project on St. John. The contractor's responsibilities include regular landscaping services to ensure safety and accessibility along key roadways and visitor areas, primarily through bi-monthly maintenance of specified areas like North Shore and East End Roadways and optional sites if funds permit. Key tasks involve cutting vegetation and debris removal within designated widths and heights while maintaining safety around both pedestrians and vehicles. Special guidelines are provided for working around historic structures, emphasizing cautious manual methods to prevent damage. The contractor must supply all necessary equipment and safety gear and adhere to strict project oversight including obtaining park approval for any changes or additional work. The contract aligns with National Park Service standards, emphasizing safety, preservation of historic sites, and the need for compliance with procedural requirements. Payment is contingent upon service completion and acceptance, and the contractor must submit invoices through the specified platform for processing. The document outlines essential operational, safety, and regulatory details to ensure successful project execution.
    The document serves as a Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlining minimum wage rates and benefits for various occupations, specifically relating to contracts in the Virgin Islands. Effective January 30, 2022, contractors must pay covered workers at least $17.75 per hour unless a higher rate is stipulated. The wage determination includes specific rates for numerous occupations across sectors such as administrative support, automotive services, food preparation, and health occupations, detailing compensation and required fringe benefits. Employers are also informed about additional stipulations under Executive Orders, including conditions for unlisted job classifications, health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, and holiday entitlements. The documentation outlines processes for establishing pay rates for new roles through a structured conformance process, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This Wage Determination is pivotal in defining fair labor standards for federal contractors, helping maintain equity in worker compensation in alignment with federal policy and local regulations.
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