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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for landscaping services at the Darrington Ranger Station in Washington State, issued by the USDA Forest Service Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

The Government seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for mowing, weed eating, and debris blowing services on approximately 3.6 acres at the Darrington Ranger Station compound. The contract consists of one base year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) and four one-year option periods, with actual work performed during five months (May 1 – September 30) of each year. During the five-month work season, the contractor must perform services one time per week from May 1 through June 30, then one time every two weeks from July 1 through September 30, totaling 16 site visits per year. Services include mowing all lawns, weed eating around signs, and using a leaf blower to clean parking lots and paved surfaces. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies, with vegetation mulched on-site or disposed off National Forest lands. The RFQ is a 100% total small business set-aside with a small business size standard of $9.5 million under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping Services). Quotations are due April 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time via email to brian.johnson3@usda.gov. Award will be made to the offeror representing the most advantageous offer based on pricing, relevant past performance (landscaping contracts from 2023-2025), and key personnel information. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with non-supervisory landscaper wages at $29.43 per hour and supervisory landscaper wages at $33.45 per hour. Offerors must have active SAM registrations and submit complete quotation packages including SF-1449, completed Schedule of Items with pricing for all years, past performance documentation, and key personnel details as one Adobe PDF file.

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240BD26Q0040 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Landscaping Services, Darrington Ranger Station, Washington State.

This acquisition is 100% total small business set-aside.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is: 561730—Landscaping Services.

The small business size standard is: $9.5 Million.

The Product Service Code (PSC) is: S208—Housekeeping, Landscaping/Groundskeeping.

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System For Award Management (SAM) Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Firm-Fixed-Price

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 1166170

1240BD26Q0040

brian.johnson3@usda.gov

(509) 423-2223

1240BD 100

N/A

All quote packages shall be submitted via e-mail to Block 7a.

1240BD

Same as Block 9

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) www.ipp.gov

(866) 973-3131 ippcustomersupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

Landscaping Services, Darrington Ranger Station USDA Forest Service

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District

(Snohomish County)

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

561730

$9.5 Million

4/15/2026

LOCAL TIME

4/27/2026

1:00 PM

1240BD

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 2

ATTN: BRIAN A. JOHNSON, CO

1220 SW 3RD AVE., STE 310

PORTLAND, OR 97204-2829

IPP

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System For Award Management (SAM) Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Firm-Fixed-Price

Click HERE for the documents to submit as your quotation package.

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LANDSCAPING SERVICES, DARRINGTON RANGER STATION

USDA Forest Service

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District

(Snohomish County)

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE YEAR

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027 (See Note #1—Applies to All Years)

19.

ITEM

NUMNBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Mowing, Weed Eating & Debris Blowing

16 EA $ $

OPTION YEAR 1

Period of Performance: 05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028

Mowing, Weed Eating & Debris Blowing

16 EA $ $

OPTION YEAR 2

Period of Performance: 05/01/2028 – 04/30/2029

Mowing, Weed Eating & Debris Blowing

16 EA $ $

OPTION YEAR 3

Period of Performance: 05/01/2029 – 04/30/2030

Mowing, Weed Eating & Debris Blowing

16 EA $ $

OPTION YEAR 4

Period of Performance: 05/01/2030 – 04/30/2031

Mowing, Weed Eating & Debris Blowing

16 EA $ $

Total Price (All Years): $

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS’ NOTES

Note #1: The actual work will be performed a total of five (5) months between May 1 through September 30 of the Base Year and Option Years 1-4 as exercised. The remaining seven (7) months are available on contract in cases where landscaping services may be required, but are not currently

RFQ No 1240BD26Q0040 Landscaping Services, Darrington Ranger Station Page 3 of 29 anticipated or funded. The CO/COR will coordinate with the awardee if additional landscaping services are required during these 7, which will be added via modification to the contract.

Note #2: The Base Year’s commencement date, and associated payment, will be prorated based on the anticipation that the contract will not be awarded before May 1. All subsequent Option Years, as exercised, will commence May 1.

Note #3: “Quantity” represents mowing ~3.6 acres 16 times during each work season (See Attachment 2

– Compound Lawn Mowing Map). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to mow, weed eat, and blow plant material.

Note #4: The unit of “EA” is the complete performance of all landscaping services identified on Attachments 1 – Statement of Work and 2 – Compound Lawn Mowing Map. This includes mowing all lawns, weed eating around signs, and using a leaf blower to clean the Darrington front office parking lot and all paved surfaces around buildings.

SUMMARY OF PRICES

Base Year: $_______________

Option Year 1: $_______________

Option Year 2: $_______________

Option Year 3: $_______________

Option Year 4: $_______________

Total Price (All Years): $_______________

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

Contractual: brian.johnson3@usda.gov, (509) 423-2223 Technical: ashley.ross@usda.gov, (360) 436-2316

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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

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Wage Resource: Schedule AC-345R, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, Alexandria, Virginia 22350-1100 Issue Date: 25 November 2025

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

Landscaper (Non-Supervisory) $29.43 (Grade 4, Pay Level 4)

Landscaper (Supervisory) $33.45 (Grade 6, Pay Level 4)

☒ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☒ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

Other Applicable Clauses

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) 30 Calendar days prior to contract expiration and 60 days

(c) five years.

52.245-2 Government Property

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract

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(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor’s signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non–cost‑reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification u and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items on the Schedule of Items.

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Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the most advantageous offer to the Government.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

1) Vendors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management to submit a quotation package (https://sam.gov/). If your SAM Registration is inactive, do not submit a quotation package.

2) Quotation Package Requirements:

Important: Organize your quotation package in this order:

i) SF-1449, Amendments, & Schedule of Items:

Submit the following:

SF-1449, Complete Blocks 17a., 30a., 30b., and 30c. (include telephone, e-mail, and ueiSAM ID in Block 17a.);

Acknowledge and submit all SF-30 Amendments to the solicitation, if any, as posted by the CO on the System for Award Management (SAM) website;

and

Complete the Schedule of Items for the Base Year and all Option Years.

Note: Failure to complete each block on the Schedule of Items will cause your quotation package to be excluded from consideration, which includes math errors.

ii) Relevant Past Performance: Provide a list of current/completed landscaping contracts over the past three (3) calendar years (2023, 2024, 2025). Include:

Contract No. and Project Title;

Period of Performance (Start & Finish Dates);

Submit items i) –

iii) as your quotation package.

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Final Contract Amount;

Brief Description of the Scope of Services; and Project Owner Contact Information (name, phone, and email).

Note #1: Do not include non-relevant projects outside of the above 3-year range. This will cause your quotation package to be excluded from consideration.

Note #2: Do not submit documents not requested in this paragraph.

iii) Key Personnel: Provide:

Name, Address, and Number of Years Experience Performing landscaping services.

Note: If you are subcontracting this service, provide company details, e.g.

Company Name, Physical Address, and details required in above bullet.

iv) Representations and Certifications: This is a non-submission requirement. The

CO—during quotation package evaluation—will review your company’s SAM representations and certifications. The intent of this review is to identify potential risks based on completed provisions by your company. Sample provisions for review:

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation;

FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation;

FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters;

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax

Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law;

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial

Products and Commercial Services;

etc.

v) Submit all evaluation factors for award in the order presented above. When submitting your quotation package to the contracting officer, submit it as one (1) Adobe (.pdf) package and not multiple attachments in your e-mail. Submission of multiple attachments will cause your quotation package to be excluded from

vi) General Note: Do not submit capability statements, letters of recommendation, relevant past performance information outside of the required 3-year date range, CPARS evaluations, SAM Representations & Certifications, etc. Submission of these non-requested documents will cause your quotation package to be excluded from

Period For Acceptance Of Offers

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

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Questions

Questions shall be submitted via email to brian.johnson3@usda.gov and are due no later than April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked

☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.202(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of provision)

52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(2) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental

RFQ No 1240BD26Q0040 Landscaping Services, Darrington Ranger Station Page 10 of 29 organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

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NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

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Attachments

Attachment No. Description Total Pages Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW) 4 Attachment 2 Compound Lawn Mowing Map 1 Attachment 3 Project Location Map 1 Attachment 4 Wage Determination 10

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Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (SOW)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

LANDSCAPING SERVICES, DARRINGTON RANGER STATION

USDA Forest Service

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District

(Snohomish County)

PROJECT

Landscaping Services, Darrington Ranger Station

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mowing, weed eating, & leaf/vegetation blowing landscaping services at the Darrington Ranger Station compound.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has a requirement for landscaping services on the Darrington Ranger District. The intent is to maintain approximately 3.6 acres located at the Darrington Ranger Station as directed by the USDA Forest Service. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to mow, weed eat, and blow plant material. Vegetation from mowing is to be mulched on site, disposed off of National Forest System land, or coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The site is located at the Darrington Ranger Station within Snohomish County. See Attachment 2 - Compound Lawn Mowing Map. The address is: 1405 Emens Ave. North, Darrington WA 98241.

SPECIFICATIONS

Period of Performance: Quantity = 16 site visits

1. From May 1 through June 30 of each performance year, perform the following landscaping services one (1) time a week:

i. Mow all lawns;

ii. Weed eat around signs; and

iii. Using a leaf blower, clean the Darrington front office parking lot and paved walkways around buildings.

2. From July 1 through September 30 of each performance year, perform the following landscaping services one (1) time every two (2) weeks:

i. Mow all lawns;

ii. Weed eat around signs; and

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iii. Using a leaf blower, clean the Darrington front office parking lot and paved walkways around buildings.

3. Lawns include: In front of and behind the main office building, in front of the carpenter shop, south of the office the lawns along residences 1228, 1053 and over to the barn, lawn around dorm 1317 in the NW corner of the compound, and across the Hwy 530 the lawn and large field associated with dorm 1318, also across Hwy 530 in the picnic and Canoe shed area. (See Attachment 2 – Compound Lawn Mowing Map’s hatched areas which equates to approximately 3.6 acres).

4. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to mow, weed eat, and blow plant material.

5. Vegetation from mowing is to be mulched on site, disposed off of National Forest System lands, or coordinated with the COR.

Mowing Specifications

Cutting Height: Maintain cool-season grasses at 2.5–3.5 inches and warm-season grasses at 1–2 inches.

1/3 Rule: Never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade height in a single pass to avoid stressing the turf.

Pattern: Change mowing direction each time to prevent soil compaction and promote upright growth.

Equipment: Blades must be sharpened regularly to prevent tearing the grass, which leads to brown tips.

Clippings: Mulch clippings back into the lawn (grass cycling) to return nutrients to the soil. If growth is too heavy, clippings should be removed to prevent smothering.

Wet Conditions: Avoid mowing when the soil is wet to prevent compaction and rutting.

Weed Eating (String Trimming) Specifications

Scope: Trim all areas inaccessible to the mower, including around fences, building foundations, trees, signs, picnic tables, and mailboxes.

Frequency: String trimming should occur with every mowing visit to ensure a consistently clean, manicured look.

Technique: Keep the trimmer level to avoid "scalping" the grass, and maintain a safe distance from trees to prevent bark damage ("girdling").

Cleanup and Detail

Cleanup: Remove all grass clippings and debris from sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and flower beds immediately after mowing and trimming.

Debris Removal: Blow clippings away from buildings and hardscapes, returning them to the lawn area.

Safety and Professionalism

Safety: Workers should wear protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, long pants).

Hours: Limit operations to acceptable times, typically 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Equipment Care: Clean mower decks between sites to prevent the transport of weed seeds and disease.

PERIODS OF CONTRACT BASE + FOUR OPTION YEARS

Note #1: The actual work will be performed a total of five (5) months between May 1 through September 30 of the Base Year and Option Years 1-4, as exercised. The remaining seven (7) months will remain on contract in cases where grounds maintenance may be required, but not currently anticipated or funded. The Contracting Officer (CO)/COR will coordinate with the awardee if additional grounds maintenance is required during these 7 off-months, which will be added via modification to contract.

Note #2: The Base Year’s commencement date, and associated payment, will be prorated based on the anticipation that the contract will not be awarded before May 1. All subsequent Option Years, as exercised, will commence May 1 as stated in the Schedule of Items.

SCHEDULING OF WORK

For work schedule adjustments, the COR will be available on site, by phone, or e-mail.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday- Friday 0800-1700 PST Work on weekends/holidays must be preapproved by CO/COR

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

See link for federal holidays: Federal Holidays

OFFSITE DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

The Contractor shall be responsible for making disposal arrangements for mowed vegetation if grass is not mulched on site. Unless disposal coordination has occurred with the COR, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to dispose of vegetation off of National Forest system land and shall be disposed in accordance with applicable health regulations and conform to all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.

CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL

The Contractor and its employees shall make every reasonable effort to prevent interference with the normal use and occupancy of recreational areas while engaged in the performance of the contract. Due

Year Start Work Date End Work Date Base Year 05/01/2026 09/30/2026 Option Year 1 05/01/2027 09/30/2027 Option Year 2 05/01/2028 09/30/2028 Option Year 3 05/01/2029 09/30/2029 Option Year 4 05/01/2030 09/30/2030

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RESOURCE DAMAGE

Any damage or defacement that occurs to government property or land resources during the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to its original condition. Onsite inspections will be made by the COR or Inspectors prior to acceptance of work.

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Attachment 3 - Project Location Map

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