Sector Humboldt Bay Grounds Maintenance Service

The contract for Sector Humboldt Bay Grounds Maintenance Service requires comprehensive landscaping and grounds upkeep services across approximately eight acres of U.S. Coast Guard property in McKinleyville, California, to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment for military, civilian, and public users. The scope includes routine tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, tree and shrub pruning, debris and leaf removal, paved surface sweeping, and drainage system maintenance, all performed in strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA standards, California Title 8, the EPA Noise Control Act, and Hazard Communication requirements. Contractors must use only EPA-approved chemicals, submit chemical use data for pre-approval, and provide Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials. Work must avoid damage to infrastructure, maintain aesthetic uniformity, and adhere to strict noise emission guidelines, with low-noise equipment mandated and no blasting permitted. All personnel, including subcontractors, must be pre-registered with the government, carry photo identification, and comply with access controls; non-U.S. citizens must verify legal work status, and vehicles must be registered and insured for site entry. The base performance period runs from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four optional 12-month periods extending the contract through March 31, 2031, at the government’s sole discretion. The contractor is required to hold valid California C-27 (Landscaping) and C-61/D-49 (Tree Service) contractor licenses, a State Qualified Applicator License, and a Humboldt County Chemical Applicator License, with licensed personnel present during all chemical applications. Equipment operators must be trained and certified, and their records available for inspection. On-site inspections are conducted monthly by the Coast Guard Housing Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), who also reviews compliance with safety protocols, waste management, and regional material sourcing—requiring procurement of materials within 500 miles of the site. The contractor must provide daily removal of all equipment and materials, furnish temporary utilities and sanitation, notify the COR 24 hours in advance of deliveries and any weekend or holiday work, and immediately halt operations and report discovery of unforeseen hazardous substances. Full compliance with SAM.gov registration is mandatory for award eligibility, though no pricing details, evaluation factors, or award methodology are provided in the solicitation.