Lawn Mowing & Landscaping Services Needed for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Supervisor's Office

The contract requires a small business contractor to provide comprehensive lawn mowing and landscaping services at the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Rhinelander Supervisor’s Office in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, for a base performance period of one year from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions available through May 31, 2031. The property spans 2.89 total acres, with approximately one-third consisting of grassy areas requiring regular mowing, weed removal, and debris management. Services must be performed weekly during non-business hours, Monday through Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and all work must comply with industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and transportation, maintain grass height between 2.5 and 3.5 inches, remove weeds from walkways and HVAC areas within one week of appearance, and dispose of grass clippings and woody debris measuring 3/8 inch or greater off-site on a weekly basis. Chemical applications are permitted only with prior government approval, requiring the submission of Safety Data Sheets and a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Personnel must undergo Personal Identity Verification (PIV) to access federal facilities and adhere to cybersecurity safeguarding standards for information systems. The contract mandates compliance with labor standards including the Service Contract Labor Standards, Fair Labor Standards Act, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and Buy American requirements. Invoicing must be submitted via the USDA’s Invoice Processing Platform, and payment will be processed electronically. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730, subject to a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method, where proposals must achieve an acceptable rating across all non-price factors—technical capability, past performance, and compliance with licensing and schedule requirements—before price becomes the determining factor. The contracting officer’s representative is responsible for weekly inspections and formal acceptance, and the contractor must maintain accurate records of workforce identity, authorization, and compliance, with immediate replacement required for any personnel removed by the government.