WERC - Princeton, WV Landscaping

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial landscaping services at the USDA Forest Service’s Northern Research Station in Princeton, West Virginia, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730 with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The solicitation, numbered 12444326Q0022, was posted on June 11, 2026, and responses are due by June 25, 2026. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a one-year base period from April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and four one-year option periods extending through June 25, 2031, for a potential five-year performance period. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management, comply with all applicable FAR and AGAR clauses, and submit pricing for all items in Attachment 3, the Schedule of Items, including spring service, autumn services, and grass cutting/cleanup operations. Performance must adhere to detailed seasonal requirements such as weekly mowing during peak months, bi-weekly mowing in summer, weed control, edging, mulch replenishment, and debris removal, all conducted in accordance with OSHA standards and with Safety Data Sheets provided for any chemicals used. The contractor must supply trained personnel, proper PPE, and specialized equipment, maintain building security, and designate an on-site supervisor whose contact details must be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least five workdays before contract start and whenever changes occur. Evaluation will be based on pass/fail criteria for Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance, with award made on a best value basis under FAR 12.203. Compliance with anti-discrimination laws and DEI certifications is a material condition of payment, and failure to comply may result in ineligibility. Invoices must include tax ID, contact information, contract number, and work dates, and payments are contingent on adherence to all contractual obligations, including compliance with Executive Order 14173. The place of performance is 301 Hardwood Lane, Princeton, WV 24740, and early deliveries are not accepted. Site visits are permitted by contacting the point of contact, Joseph Foster.