Landscaping Services – Madison, WI

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0812, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for professional landscaping services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Cereal Crops Research Unit located at 502 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53726. The acquisition is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses, with the NAICS code 561730 and a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price requirements contract with a base year and four successive one-year option periods, totaling a potential five-year duration if all options are exercised. The scope of work includes initial site transformation such as removal of existing vegetation, renovation of patio pavers, installation of native plants per Appendix A, upgraded lighting compliant with the National Electrical Code, and application of three inches of double-shredded hardwood mulch with professional-grade edging. Ongoing maintenance includes weekly mowing, annual grass care (fertilization, aeration, overseeding, weed control), and spring and fall cleanups, with detailed expectations outlined in the Statement of Work and Site Map. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, while complying with federal, state, and local safety standards including OSHA, environmental regulations, and insurance requirements. All employees requiring physical access to the facility must comply with USDA PIV policies, and the contractor is obligated to designate a PIV compliance representative and maintain a current list of eligible personnel. Quotations must be submitted by the deadline of July 7, 2026, and must include pricing for the base year and all four option years to be deemed responsive; failure to do so will result in exclusion. The Government will evaluate submissions using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability and past performance serve as pass/fail gates, and award will be made to the lowest-priced offer that meets minimum requirements and has an acceptable or neutral past performance rating. Offerors must be registered in SAM, comply with all mandatory FAR and agency clauses related to whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, anti-discrimination, Buy American, tax matters, and labor standards, and submit certifications affirming no DEI programs violate Title VI or VII. Attachments including the Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work, Plant List, Site Map, and Wage Determination are critical to compliance and must be reviewed. A site visit was scheduled for July 1, 20