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Grounds Maintenance

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1232SA26Q0596Federal

Submission Closed05/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0596, is a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for grounds maintenance services at the USDA-ARS Center for Biological Control in Tallahassee, Florida, and is set aside entirely for small business concerns with a size standard of $9.5 million under NAICS code 561730. The work includes mowing, shrub trimming, weeding, edging, sweeping, and debris removal, with the intent to award a single contract consisting of a base year from May 25, 2026, to May 24, 2027, and up to four one-year options extending through May 24, 2031. Quotations must be submitted by email to Richard Hawthorne no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on May 18, 2026, and must include the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier, a capability statement detailing equipment and personnel, a clear meets/does not meet response for each SOW requirement, pricing for the entire period including all options, a valid delivery timeline, and a 60-day quote validity. Subcontracting is permitted but requires a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor; however, the requirement for subcontractors to provide their UEI has been removed via Amendment 0002. Amendment 0001 incorporated the Service Contract Act wage determinations, making compliance with labor standards mandatory. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach considering both price and technical capability, with the government reserving the right to select a higher-priced, superior technical offer. The contract includes provisions for extended performance up to five and a half years, security prohibitions, prohibitions on discriminatory DEI practices, restrictions on AI use and data transfers, anti-trafficking compliance, whistleblower protections, and compliance with Federal law for disputes. Invoicing must be done through IPP.gov, and the government will inspect and accept services at the performance site. A site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026, with access coordinated through Alex Gaffke. All formal inquiries must be directed to the Contract Specialist, and responses must include the solicitation number in the email subject line to be considered.

General Info

USDA ARS seeks small business for grounds maintenance, 1-year base plus 4 option years.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$7,800

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping Services

Place of Performance

Tallahassee, FL, 32308, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

MITCHELL BROTHERS EN ROUTE LLC

Award Issued Date

07/27/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

RFQ 1232SA26Q0596 Grounds Maintenance

rfq

High

RFQ 1232SA26Q0596 Grounds Maintenance

rfq

High

Wage Determination No. 2015-4569 for Florida Counties

wage-determination

High

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 5

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedMay 6

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 12

The notice description changed.

AwardedJul 27

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Richard Hawthorne

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Amendment 0002 is issued to remove the requirement for the offeror to provide a subcontractor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number; all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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Amendment 0001 is issued to incorporate the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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Description -

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 1232SA26Q0596 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grounds Maintenance.

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 $9.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The USDA, ARS, in Tallahassee, FL has a new requirement for grounds maintenance.

Service Required:

Mowing of grass
Trim shrubs as needed
Weeding of internal areas between walkways
Edging of parking lot and walkway
Sweeping and cleaning all walkways, drives, and parking lot
Removal of all lawn maintenance debris from premises
All applicable health and safety laws and regulations must be complied with

The intent is to award a contract of a Base Year plus 4 Option Years. Estimated dates:

Base Year – 5-25-26 to 5-24-27

Option Year 1 – 5-25-27 to 5-24-28

Option Year 2 – 5-25-28 to 5-24-29

Option Year 3 – 5-25-29 to 5-24-30

Option Year 4 – 5-25-30 to 5-24-31

Award Type

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.

Submission Requirements:

To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:

Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number.
Technical Documentation: Provide a brief Capability Statement listing the equipment and number of personnel to be used and a "meets/does not meet" statement confirming your ability to fulfill all tasks and frequencies in the SOW.
Self-Performance/Subcontracting: State whether work will be self-performed or subcontracted; if subcontracting, provide the subcontractor's company name, UEI number, and a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor confirming they have reviewed the SOW and are prepared to perform the services at the proposed price.
Pricing: The total aggregate price for the Base Year and all Option Years (complete section 5.0 of the SOW).
Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date.
Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.

Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.

Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at contact@example.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 14th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.

QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at contact@example.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 18th, 2026.

Performance Location:

USDA-ARS-CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

6383 Mahan Drive

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

Site Visit Information

Date/Time: 10am, ET, Tuesday May 12th, 2026
Meeting Location: 6383 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 at the East end of the parking lot in front of the USDA sign.
POC for Access: Alex Gaffke, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov
Inquiries: The POC is for site visit coordination and physical access only. The POC is not authorized to discuss the RFQ, technical specifications, or contract terms. All formal inquiries and Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov. Any information obtained from unauthorized sources is unofficial and non-binding. Bidders who attempt to bypass formal RFI procedures or seek an unfair competitive advantage through unauthorized technical contact may have their proposals found non-responsive.