Grounds Maintenance Services – Guayama Research Station

Solicitation 1240B26Q0099 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Guayama Research Station in Puerto Rico, administered by the USDA Forest Service. This total small business set-aside acquisition, under NAICS code 561730, seeks a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to maintain the safety, functionality, and aesthetic quality of the facility. The scope of work includes quarterly grass cutting, trimming, edging, manual weeding, and vegetation control around buildings, fences, and towers. Specific requirements include maintaining a 14-foot total width for road vehicle access to research towers and clearing two feet on both sides of roadway edges. The contractor is also responsible for roof maintenance, pressure washing exterior surfaces, and debris collection, with storm debris included in the scope while major tree removal requires separate authorization. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement consisting of one base period from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods, not to exceed a total duration of five years. Performance is subject to strict safety standards, including the use of ASTM and ANSI certified protective equipment for chainsaw operations. The contractor must implement a detailed Quality Control Plan with measurable inspection criteria and provide the contracting officer with full employee identification and emergency contact details. Compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards and specific anti-discrimination and DEI regulations is required. Proposals must be submitted in three separate volumes covering past performance, a technical proposal, and a price quote.