Non-personal landscape services for NWS WFO in Charleston, SC
ID: 1305M325Q0064Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, 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 Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide non-personal landscape services for the National Weather Service's Weather Forecast Office in Charleston, SC. The procurement aims to maintain healthy landscapes through services such as mowing, trimming, pest control, and fertilizer application, with a contract duration from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2030, including a base year and four option years. This contract is crucial for ensuring the aesthetic and functional upkeep of the office grounds, which supports the agency's mission. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations electronically by February 17, 2025, and can contact Kirsten Keen at kirssten.keen@noaa.gov or 303-578-6662 for further information.

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    The "Past Performance Questionnaire" is a document utilized for assessing contractors involved in federal and state RFPs. It requires the contractor to fill out basic company and contract information, including contract type, pricing, and performance evaluation metrics. The questionnaire emphasizes the evaluation of a contractor’s previous performance through rating categories such as quality, schedule, cost control, management, and regulatory compliance. Client references are expected to provide feedback on the contractor’s ability to meet contract requirements and their overall satisfaction. The document includes a rating scale from “Exceeds” to “Unsatisfactory” for various performance aspects, enabling a systematic review of contractor capabilities. The government reserves the right to verify the provided information, underscoring the importance of accurate and honest reporting in the performance evaluation process. This form serves to ensure accountability and enhance the procurement process, aligning contractor performance with the government’s standards and expectations.
    This combined synopsis/solicitation outlines a request for quotation (RFQ) for non-personal landscape services for the National Weather Service’s Weather Forecast Office in Charleston, SC. The incumbent contractor is Yellowstone Landscape – Southeast, LLC. The RFQ number is 1305M325Q0064, and the solicitation is a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract spans from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2030, including a base year and four option years, with services primarily needed from March to October. Key services include labor, materials, and maintaining healthy landscapes through regular mowing, trimming, pest control, and fertilizer application, all governed by a Statement of Work. Contractors must provide monthly and annual pricing, with invoices billed in arrears. Quotations must be submitted electronically by February 17, 2025, with technical acceptability and price as evaluation factors. The process includes FAR provisions for guidance, requiring contractors to register in the System for Award Management and comply with wage determinations. This solicitation emphasizes quality service delivery and the necessity for contractors to maintain a proactive quality control program.
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