Groundskeeping Services
ID: 19GY2025Q0005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY GEORGETOWNWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/80e7992f3bef4a199d1ebfa54286a19a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Embassy Georgetown is soliciting quotations for Grounds Maintenance Services under Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19GY2025Q0005, issued on November 18, 2025. The contract entails a 12-month performance period with an option for one additional year, requiring the contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance, including lawn care, pruning, trash removal, watering, fertilizing, and pest control, while adhering to strict personnel and insurance requirements. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by December 17, 2025, at 16:00 hrs, either in a sealed envelope or electronically, and are encouraged to attend a pre-quotation conference on November 28, 2025, at the Embassy. For further inquiries, contact Joseph R. Bengoechea at GeorgetownGSOProcurementDL@state.gov or by phone at 592-225-4900.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joseph R Bengoechea
    (592) 225-4900
    GeorgetownGSOProcurementDL@state.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    19GY2025Q0005 - Grounds Maintenace Services for Embassy (Chancery) (002).pdf
    The U.S. Embassy Georgetown is soliciting quotations for Grounds Maintenance Services, as detailed in Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19GY2025Q0005, issued on November 18, 2025. The contract includes an initial 12-month performance period with one, one-year option to renew. A pre-quotation conference will be held on November 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Embassy, with interested parties required to RSVP by November 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Quotations are due by December 17, 2025, at 16:00 hrs and can be submitted via sealed envelope or electronically. Required submissions include SF-1449, Section I Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, and additional information as per Section 3. The contract emphasizes adherence to a detailed Grounds Maintenance Plan covering lawn care, pruning, trash removal, watering, fertilizing, and pest control. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment, and comply with strict personnel, security, and insurance requirements, including general liability and DBA insurance. The U.S. Government will provide water and electricity. The successful offeror will be the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable price. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 561730 – Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million.
    PreSolicitation SAM Notice Groundskeeping Services.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Guyana intends to issue a solicitation (19GY2025Q0005) for Groundskeeping Services, classified under NAICS Code 561730. This procurement is currently in the pre-solicitation phase and is not yet available for bidding. The contract will encompass a base year and an optional additional year, contingent upon government approval. Interested vendors must ensure registration in the SAM database, as unregistered submissions will be deemed non-responsive. An electronic submission process is encouraged, with guidelines on file size for proposals. A pre-quotation conference will be scheduled, and the final contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement, awarded without discussion based on initial offers. The anticipated site for services is the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, with an archive policy set for a specified date in 2026. This solicitation represents a typical government procurement effort aimed at maintenance services, underscoring the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements and prompt vendor registration.
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    Grounds Maintenance Services for the Embassy
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    Groundskeeping Services
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