Grounds Maintenance Rome Research Site

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory, is soliciting proposals for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Rome Research Site in Rome, New York. Under solicitation FA8751-08-R-0008, the selected small business contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supervision to maintain healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants while ensuring a professional appearance. Core responsibilities include mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, leaf pickup, soil aeration, and seasonal cleanups, with primary performance scheduled from May through November. The contractor is held accountable for preventing damage to vegetation and must repair or replace any turf, flowers, or shrubs damaged during operations at no additional cost to the government. The contract is structured with a base year valued at 45,760 dollars and four subsequent option years, with years one through four valued at 45,760 dollars and 47,280 dollars respectively, bringing the total potential value to 233,360 dollars. Evaluation of offerors includes a rigorous review of past performance, requiring three recent and relevant references to assess quality and reliability. Detailed operational requirements are governed by a Performance Work Statement and supplemented by site visit clarifications regarding weed eradication, fertilizer use, and equipment storage to ensure all maintenance standards and environmental protections are met.