S--ROCR LEAF REMOVAL

This contract solicits Leaf Removal Services for the Rock Creek Park area in Washington, DC, under a firm fixed-price purchase order issued via Standard Form SF-1449 with solicitation number 140P1326Q0029. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, as indicated by the SBA Total Small Business Set-aside under FAR 19.5 and NAICS code 561730. The base period of performance runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions and an additional six-month extension, bringing the maximum contract duration to five years and six months. Work must be performed in two distinct cycles annually: Cycle 1 from October 1 to December 31 and Cycle 2 from February 1 to April 30, covering 17 designated locations including Sherman Circle, Meridian Hill Park, Carter Barron Amphitheater, and the National Zoological Park fence line. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove leaves and incidental debris such as tree limbs, transporting and disposing of all collected material off National Park Service property. Each location requires two complete removal cycles per year, and performance must adhere strictly to the Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with a 100% Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) requirement. All work is scheduled Monday through Friday, between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding federal holidays, and must comply with OSHA, ANSI, and local safety standards, including vehicle requirements for amber warning lights and slow-moving vehicle signage. The contract mandates that the prime contractor provide a supervisor present on-site during all operations, fully trained and reachable by phone. All personnel must use Personal Protective Equipment, wear identifiable company uniforms, and be trained in safe equipment handling. Uniforms must be provided at no cost to employees or reimbursed for actual cost. Invoicing is required monthly through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with each invoice accompanied by a signed Acceptance Report and a PDF copy showing pricing breakdowns, contract numbers, service dates, and vendor letterhead. Payment terms are Net 30 and are subject to delay until work meets the AQL standard. Daily work logs documenting locations, dates, and services performed must be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for review and acceptance. The government will evaluate offers strictly on price, starting with the