Purchase Order 12444526P0009

Miller Lawn Service, a woman-owned small business sole proprietorship operating from Ava, Missouri, was awarded an $8,250 firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service on March 1, 2026, to provide mowing and landscaping services at the Mark Twain National Forest's Ava Ranger District office compound. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, runs through February 28, 2027, and requires the contractor to deliver weekly mowing and grass trimming during spring and early summer months with reduced frequency in July and August. The scope of work encompasses all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, supervision, transportation, materials, and supplies necessary to maintain the 5.7-acre administrative site, with vegetation cut to 2.5 inches and shrubs trimmed as needed. An estimated 22 mowing and maintenance visits are planned throughout the contract year.

The award to Miller Lawn Service builds upon the company's established track record with the Forest Service, having previously executed multiple task orders for invasive species management and vegetation control across the Mark Twain National Forest. The contracting officer's evaluation prioritized past performance, technical capability, and price, with cost as the dominant selection factor. All work must be performed in compliance with applicable wage determination requirements and safety regulations, preferably outside normal business hours to minimize disruption to the administrative site.