U.S. EMBASSY LISBON CHANCERY - GARDENING SERVICES
ID: 19P05025Q0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Landscaping ServicesT (56173)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c8970f67f86442b58a4a334205a705fc/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking qualified contractors to provide gardening services for its real property. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the landscape, which includes regular lawn care, pruning, debris removal, and pest control, ensuring a high standard of appearance across all designated areas. This contract is crucial for the upkeep of government properties and spans a base year with an option for an additional year, emphasizing the importance of compliance with local laws and security procedures. Interested contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can contact Agnes Bates at BatesAL@state.gov or Jose Gregorio at gregoriojm@state.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Agnes Bates
    BatesAL@state.gov
    Jose Gregorio
    gregoriojm@state.gov
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    19P05024Q0001 RFQ Chancery Gardening Services.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon for gardening services. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain the landscape of government properties, emphasizing a high standard of appearance. The contract spans twelve months, with an option for a one-year extension. It includes specifics on pricing, performance expectations, temporary additional services, and deliverables such as a Grounds Maintenance Plan. Key requirements include regular lawn care, pruning, debris removal, and pest control, alongside a detailed management and supervision structure. A trained horticulturist must guide the service. The document also highlights compliance with insurance obligations, local laws, and security procedures for contractor personnel. It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses applicable to commercial products and services, ensuring contractor adherence to legal and ethical standards. The RFQ fosters small business participation and mandates quality assurance protocols, indicating a structured approach to contractor performance monitoring.
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