Grounds Maintenance Columbus AFB, Columbus, MS

Under solicitation FA302221Q0303, the Department of Defense has awarded a HUBZone set-aside contract for non-personal grounds maintenance services at Columbus Air Force Base and Shuqualak Auxiliary Airfield in Mississippi. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision to maintain improved, semi-improved, and unimproved grounds, including vegetative beds and drainage ditches. Specific tasks include mowing, edging, debris and leaf removal, shrub pruning, and the maintenance of specialized areas such as athletic fields, playgrounds, and Temporary Living Facilities. These services are governed by a Performance Work Statement dated August 12, 2021, and a comprehensive Pest Management Plan that utilizes Integrated Pest Management strategies across approximately 6,000 acres. The contract includes a detailed pricing schedule for growing and non-growing seasons and adheres to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5157 for minimum hourly rates and fringe benefits. Performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that employs periodic surveillance and customer complaints to ensure adherence to established performance thresholds. Additionally, the contractor must comply with Department of Defense Service Contract Reporting requirements via the System for Award Management and follow all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses regarding operational and administrative standards.