Downtown Landscaping at various locations throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area
ID: EQWPMABF-24-0015Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICEPBS R11 BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION CENTER 3WASHINGTON, DC, 20405, 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/opp/183ae39f2db34677b0370c4c775f3409/view
Timeline
    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking small business contractors to provide landscaping maintenance services across approximately 36 sites totaling around 600 acres in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The procurement aims to ensure comprehensive landscape management, including the installation and maintenance of various features such as bio-retention areas, green roofs, and irrigation systems, while adhering to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This opportunity is significant for maintaining the aesthetic and ecological integrity of federal properties, with a contract period consisting of one base year and four optional years. Interested parties should contact Dwahn Sandidge at dwahn.sandidge@gsa.gov or Frederick Miller at Frederick.Miller@gsa.gov for further information, as this Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee contract award.

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    Landscape Specification RFI SOW .pdf
    The document details the landscape maintenance specifications required under a government contract, outlining the contractor's responsibilities for comprehensive landscape services. Key tasks include installing and maintaining landscape features such as bio-retention areas, ponds, and irrigation systems. The contractor must comply with OSHA regulations and verify utilities before excavating. Scheduled work typically occurs within a five-day workweek, requiring communication with the GSA Horticulturist. Key operational requirements include pruning by certified arborists, regular soil testing, proper mulching and fertilizing, and integrated pest management strategies. The contractor is also responsible for maintaining clean and safe working conditions, including the removal of trash and composting landscape waste. In addition to routine maintenance, the contractor must also provide additional services like turf renovation, plant replacement, and design services as needed. All work must adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, especially concerning environmental standards. The emphasis on using bio-preferred products further reflects the government's commitment to sustainability and ecological responsibility within the contract's parameters.
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