Mowing and Landscaping of the Ava office compound
ID: 12444525Q0049Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 6Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8e43846f006c4e8db3c6321b2d84b1a4/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking a contractor for mowing and landscaping services at the Ava Ranger District Administrative Site in Ava, Missouri. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and materials to maintain a 5.7-acre site, which includes mowing, trimming grass and weeds, and shrub trimming, with services expected to be performed up to 22 times per season. This contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, emphasizing the importance of small business participation, and the period of performance is set from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Interested parties must submit their quotations by January 11, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern, and can contact Joshua Franks at Joshua.Franks@usda.gov or 530-214-0154 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua Franks
    (530) 214-0154
    Joshua.Franks@usda.gov
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    12444525Q0049.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 12444525Q0049 for mowing and lawn maintenance services at the Mark Twain National Forest, Ava Ranger District Administrative Site in Ava, MO. The contractor will provide all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, supervision, transportation, materials, and supplies for mowing, trimming grass and weeds, and trimming shrubs on a 5.7-acre site. The period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The RFQ includes various FAR and AGAR clauses, particularly concerning small business set-asides, contractor employee whistleblower rights, prohibition on ByteDance applications, sustainable products and services, restrictions on foreign purchases, and electronic funds transfer. It also details insurance requirements and provisions related to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) for eligible workers, including H-2B visa holders, field sanitation, transportation, and housing. Offers are due by January 11, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern, and will be evaluated based on past performance, technical capability, and price, with technical and past performance being significantly less important than price.
    Attachment A - Schedule of Items.pdf
    This government file outlines a firm fixed-price contract for the Ava Mowing Contract, overseen by the Mark Twain National Forest, Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District. The contract, identified by Acquisition Plan/Requisition Number AAP# 707812/ REQ NO. 1156402, covers a base year performance period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The schedule of items lists 'Ava Mowing Contract (Base Year)' as Item Number 0001, with an estimated quantity of 22 'EA' (each) as the pay unit. This document is a solicitation for bids, requiring interested parties to fill out price information for the mowing services.
    Attachment B - Scope of Work.pdf
    The Ava Ranger Station Lawncare project seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive mowing and lawn maintenance services for a 5.7-acre site. The scope includes mowing, trimming grass and weeds, and shrub trimming. Services will be performed as needed, preferably outside business hours, with an anticipated weekly schedule during spring and early summer, decreasing in July and August. Up to 22 visits per season are authorized. The contractor is responsible for property damage and must adhere to OSHA safety regulations, pollution, and erosion control measures. Technical specifications detail mowing to 2.5 inches, excluding pollinator gardens, and precise trimming around obstacles. Equipment must be suitable, with spark arrestors and safety guards. Payment will be monthly based on accepted services, with rework or price reduction for unmet specifications.
    Attachment C - Wage Determination.pdf
    This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-4871 Revision No.: 28, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Michigan counties (Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft). It details hourly rates for numerous occupations across various fields, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document emphasizes compliance with Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022) and 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022), with annual wage adjustments. It also specifies fringe benefits such as health & welfare, vacation leave (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 5, 4 after 15), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted employee classifications and wage rates are also provided.
    Attachment D - Experience Questionnaire.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service's "Experience Questionnaire" (Attachment H) is a mandatory form for contractors, co-partnerships, corporations, individuals, and non-profit organizations bidding on solicitations. This questionnaire collects comprehensive information to assess a bidder's capability and experience. Key areas include the bidder's name, address, UEI, and business type. It requires details on years of experience as a prime and/or sub-contractor, a list of projects completed within the last three years (including contract amount, type, completion date, and owner contact information), and current contractual commitments. Bidders must disclose any past failures to complete work or instances where work was completed by performance bond. The form also requests information on organizational capacity, including minimum and maximum employee numbers, payroll status, and estimated rates of progress. It further seeks the experience of principal individuals, a detailed list of equipment with maintenance plans, and descriptions of contractor inspection/quality control, safety plans, and proposed schedules, including the use of bio-based products. Finally, the questionnaire includes a certification section requiring the certifying official's name, title, signature, and date, affirming the completeness and correctness of the provided information.
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