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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for non-personal grounds maintenance services at two National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Offices located in Caribou and Hodgdon, Maine. The solicitation (RFQ Number 1305M325Q0131) is a small business set-aside with a $9.5 million size standard under NAICS code 561730, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services. The contract period spans five years, including a base period from award through April 30, 2026, and four subsequent one-year option periods through April 30, 2030, with seasonal service requirements primarily from award date through October 31st of each year.

The incumbent contract was awarded to Facilities Support Group LLC for $56,874.00 over five years. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM MDT on August 6, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov. The government will evaluate offers on a pass/fail basis considering technical capability, past performance, and price, with the intent to award a low-priced, technically acceptable firm fixed-price purchase order. Offerors must demonstrate understanding of the scope of work, relevant experience, OSHA compliance, and provide monthly and annual pricing for the base period and each option year. A site visit is recommended but not mandatory, and interested parties can contact William Desjardins Jr. to arrange a visit.