Rowes Lawn Care LLC was awarded a $29,980 firm fixed-price purchase order by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide lawn care and groundskeeping services at the National Weather Service office in Syracuse, Indiana. This award represents the exercise of Option Year 2 under the contract, which commenced on May 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2029. The contract was set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561730 and was awarded on May 7, 2024, following a competitive solicitation posted on March 31, 2024. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to maintain the grounds at the NWS facility located at 7506 E 850 N, Syracuse, Indiana 46567.
The solicitation emphasized technical approach and past performance as evaluation criteria with greater importance than price, and monthly invoicing in arrears was specified for billing purposes. The original procurement structure included a base year running from May 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, with four one-year option periods, allowing for potential contract extension through March 31, 2029. NOAA's National Weather Service relies on such facilities maintenance contracts to ensure optimal operating conditions at regional offices that support weather forecasting, warnings, and climate monitoring operations.