S--Montlake Laboratory Landscaping Services
ID: 1305M325R0009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5ca5ee23cd104228bf58596146a40852/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking information from potential contractors for landscaping services at the Montlake Laboratory in Seattle, Washington. The project encompasses approximately 6.7 acres and requires the contractor to maintain the outdoor landscape, including lawns, bushes, planted beds, and trees, in an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable manner. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the facility's grounds are safe, attractive, and compliant with eco-friendly practices, with a focus on avoiding harmful chemicals. Interested parties must submit their responses to Contract Specialist Anna Ma at anna.ma@noaa.gov by January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with each submission limited to 8 PDF pages.

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    MA, ANNA
    ANNA.MA@NOAA.GOV
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    REQUIREMENTS-25-1130_Sources_Sought_SOW_Draft_1.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines landscaping services required at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center's Montlake Laboratory in Seattle, WA, encompassing approximately 6.7 acres. The contractor is tasked with maintaining the site's outdoor landscape— lawns, bushes, planted beds, and trees—to ensure aesthetic and sustainable care while adhering to outlined specifications. Key tasks include mowing, edging, weeding, mulching, pruning, and miscellaneous maintenance, emphasizing eco-friendly practices and the prohibition of harmful chemicals. The contractor must provide qualified personnel, particularly an Onsite Supervisor with relevant experience and certifications. The document further details the need for a kickoff meeting, regular reporting, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Performance will be monitored, with provisions for plant replacement and damage protection. The contract spans a base period of one year with options for four additional years based on funding availability. The overall aim is to maintain an attractive, safe, and environmentally conscious landscape at the NOAA facility.
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