Finger Lakes National Forest Pond & Dyke Mowing

Solicitation AG-1681-S-17-0015 is an award notice and request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service Eastern Region for pond and dyke mowing services at the Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector, New York. This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730. The scope of work involves mowing specific quantities at various ponds and campgrounds over a base year with additional option years. The project is governed by a Performance-Based Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that establishes strict monitoring methods, rating criteria, and reporting requirements to ensure contractor performance meets government standards. The procurement process required offerors to provide detailed documentation regarding past performance, equipment specifications, and personnel qualifications. Labor standards for the project are dictated by U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4181 Revision 2, which mandates specific hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for workers in Genesee, Schuyler, Seneca, and Steuben counties. Administrative oversight is managed through the office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with all contractors required to maintain active registration in SAM.gov.