Grounds Maintenance/Snow Removal Services, Calais BP Station, Baring, ME

The contract provides for comprehensive grounds maintenance and snow removal services at the Calais Border Patrol Station located in Baring, Maine, with a base performance period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, and four additional one-year option periods that may be exercised at the government’s discretion, potentially extending the contract through March 31, 2031. Services must be performed seven days a week during standard operating hours, with snow removal completed prior to 7:00 a.m., in strict accordance with the detailed Task and Frequency Chart outlined in Attachment B, which specifies requirements for grass mowing, shrubbery trimming, weed control, grounds cleaning, and other landscaping activities. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $8.5 million, and awards will be made on a best-value trade-off basis, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and cost effectiveness over low price. Offerors must demonstrate experience managing operations comparable in scale and complexity, submit resumes for key personnel, and comply with stringent security protocols including pre-screening via NCIC, submission of OMB Form 3206-0277, and immediate return of government-issued credentials upon termination. Contractors are required to perform all work at the designated location, 67 Park Road, Baring, ME 04694, under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site by the Government Authorized Representative using the Statement of Work and Acceptable Quality Level standards as benchmarks. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with contractor registration through ID.me or Login.gov mandatory. Special requirements include employee identification as non-government personnel, adherence to specific email signature formats, prompt notification of personnel changes, and compliance with federal regulations regarding hazardous materials, environmental standards, and cybersecurity obligations under FAR 52.204-25 and 52.204-30. Contractors must also maintain current SAM registration with accurate UEI and CAGE codes, certify small business status, and comply with all representations related to sanctions and telecommunications equipment restrictions. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Eugene Hardy, and all proposals must be submitted electronically to Robert Kay by the February 11, 2026 deadline, with no physical deliveries permitted and email submissions limited to 10MB total size.