AMENDMENT 001_19RP3825Q0079.pdf

This document is an Amendment (001) to a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Gardening Services at the U.S. Embassy Baguio Compound in Camp John Hay, Baguio City, Philippines. The amendment extends the submission deadline for offers from 21 July 2025 to 28 July 2025, both no later than 4:00 P.M. local time. Key modifications include adding requirements for a trained and licensed horticulturist/arborist with at least two years of local experience, who will provide technical guidance and conduct semi-annual site inspections. The amendment also specifies details about roof gutter heights (ranging from 4 to 13 meters), grounds maintenance planning, and provisions for addressing potential safety risks from dead trees, with the U.S. Government covering associated DENR permit expenses.

The solicitation includes detailed pest control guidelines with two comprehensive tables listing EPA-registered pesticides for self-help and professional use, covering treatments for various pests including cockroaches, ants, flying insects, termites, weeds, and rodents. Contractors must follow specific application instructions, use approved chemicals, and adhere to environmental and safety protocols. The total embassy compound area is 313,278 square meters with a covered area of approximately 109,647 square meters, and the gardening services will cover multiple locations including the U.S. Embassy Compound, firebreak area, Camp John Hay, main residence, cabin, and cottage.