Base Borinquen Grounds Maintenance
ID: 31171PR250000011Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDDOL-9NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/679f1de38d4c423eaa1f518ee3222d38/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking contractors for Grounds Maintenance Services at Base Borinquen in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The contract requires the contractor to maintain the grounds, ensuring a clean and professional appearance to support the base's mission, which includes search and rescue operations. Key responsibilities include landscaping, grass cutting, weed control, tree trimming, and debris disposal, all in compliance with federal and local regulations and environmental safety standards. Interested parties should attend a site visit on April 3, 2025, at 10 AM and submit proposals to Miguel A. Cruz-Rivera by April 8, 2025, at 12 PM ET. For further inquiries, contact Hector D. Laguer Garcia at hector.a.laguer@uscg.mil or 787-629-9556.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hector D. Laguer Garcia
    (787) 629-9556
    hector.a.laguer@uscg.mil
    LT Clara Dahill Baue
    (787) 975-9470
    clara.e.dahill-baue@uscg.mil
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    SOW Grounds Maintenace Services at Base Borinquen.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Grounds Maintenance Services at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Base Borinquen in Puerto Rico. The contractor is tasked with maintaining the grounds to ensure a clean and professional appearance, supporting the base's mission of search and rescue operations and other support activities. The work includes landscaping, grass cutting, weed control, tree trimming, and debris disposal, all adhering to specified frequencies and guidelines. Key aspects of the contract include operating hours, classification of public and private maintenance areas, compliance with federal and local regulations, and environmental safety standards. The contractor is responsible for all necessary labor, supervision, materials, and equipment, with additional responsibilities such as submitting a detailed work plan, quality control, and preparing for hurricane contingencies. Personnel requirements emphasize a qualified on-site supervisor fluent in English and Spanish, ensuring compliance with security regulations at the base. A comprehensive Quality Control Program is mandated to ensure service quality, alongside regular inspections by government officials to monitor the contractor's adherence to performance standards. The document serves as a detailed guide for prospective contractors in responding to government RFPs by delineating expectations, compliance, and quality assurance protocols.
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