Grounds Maintenance Services – Guayama Research Station
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This contract solicits comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the Guayama Research Station located in southern Puerto Rico, at the intersection of the Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas municipalities. The station features challenging steep topography, diverse vegetation, and several intermittent streams feeding into Quebrada del Palo, requiring specialized maintenance to ensure safety, functionality, and aesthetic standards across all outdoor areas, roofs, and exterior surfaces. Services include routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, and pressure washing of exterior and rooftop surfaces, all performed in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as industry best practices. The property is accessed via Pueblito del Carmen on Carretera 7712, with the main gate serving as the primary entry point. The solicitation, numbered 1240BE26Q0099, is issued as a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12, with no separate written solicitation to follow. It is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million, open to all responsible small business concerns. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 24, 2026, and the contract will be managed by the International Institute of Tropical Forestry under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with primary point of contact Jared Machgan reachable via email. The place of performance is specifically the Guayama Research Station, and all work must be efficiently planned, administered, and executed to meet the performance work statement requirements.
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Guayama, PR, USASet-Aside
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240B26Q0099 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Guayma Research Station-Grounds Maintenance
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This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The purpose of this contract is to obtain a comprehensive ground maintenance service to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic quality of its facilities. This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the scope, standards, and responsibilities for the contractor performing these services. The intent is to maintain all outdoor areas, roofs, and designated surfaces in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Services include routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, and pressure washing exterior surfaces, including the roofs to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors.
The Guayama Research Area is located on the south side of Puerto Rico where the Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas municipalities meet. This property has steep topography which translates to diverse vegetation in the area. Quebrada del Palo crosses the Guayama Research Area from east to west. There are several intermittent streams that feed Quebrada del Palo inside this research area.
Pueblito del Carmen carretera 7712, main gate, Guayama Puerto Rico
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The contractor shall plan, program, administer, manage, and execute the work necessary to perform housekeeping services in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, commercial standard practices, on this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
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