A04_SOW - GROUNDS MAINT KERRVILLE 1232SA26Q0977.docx
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- 1232SA26Q0977
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for grounds maintenance services at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory facility in Kerrville, Texas, under USDA Agricultural Research Service. The contractor shall provide labor and equipment for mowing, edging/weed eating, blowing off surfaces, lawn fertilization, and trimming of shrubs and hedges. All services must be completed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with mowing services to be completed in a single day barring weather interruptions. The contractor is responsible for trash and debris removal, clipping disposal, and maintaining a neat appearance. Specifications prohibit chemical edging and exclude tree trimming, insect/disease control, and sprinkler system maintenance, which will be addressed separately. The annual schedule requires 37 mowing/maintenance visits, 38 trash pickup services, 4 hedge trimming sessions, and 2 fertilization applications using products suitable for Bermuda and St. Augustine grasses.
Performance will be measured by the cleanliness, attractiveness, and manicured condition of the grounds according to the specified schedule. This solicitation (1232SA26Q0977) is a Request for Quotation set-aside for small business concerns with a size standard of $9.5 million, under North American Industry Classification Standard Code 561730. Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, August 14, 2026, submitted electronically to lynn.hults@usda.gov. The final day for question submission is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST, with a site visit scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. Respondents must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and demonstrate relevant experience, capabilities, and past performance history; quotes that only offer the basic Statement of Work without additional information will not be considered for award. The contract includes four option years, with payment processed through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov).
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Work
Contents
| Project Title | 3 |
| General Information | 3 |
| 1.0 Background and Purpose | 3 |
| 2.0 Definitions | 3 |
| Contractor Requirements | 3 |
| 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks | 3 |
| 4.0 Deliverable / Schedule | 3 |
| 5.0 Performance Requirement Measures | 4 |
| 6.0 Attachment | 4 |
Project Title Grounds maintenance, Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory facility in Kerrville, TX.
General Information
1.0 Background and Purpose
Contract provides labor and equipment to accomplish grounds maintenance (mowing, edging/weed eating, blow off, lawn fertilization, and trimming of shrubs/hedges.
2.0 Definitions
USDA – U.S. Department of Agriculture ARS – Agricultural Research Service KBLIRL – Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
All services shall be completed Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (no weekends). Contractor shall have sufficient staff and equipment to complete a single mowing service in one day. Barring a weather interruption, a regular mowing service shall not take more than one day to complete.
On infrequent occasions when special events are planned, or VIP's expected, request will be made to alter regularly-scheduled day of service so that grounds are freshly manicured for event/visitors.
Specifications:
· Mowing: All specified areas shall be mowed per schedule in Section 4.0 below. Trash and debris shall be removed prior to mowing (to include fallen tree limbs). Contractor is responsible for disposal of trash/debris and clippings.
· Edging, weed eating: All sidewalks and curbs shall be vertically edged. Weed eating shall be completed around all trees and other objects in specified areas, including all curbs, sidewalks, perimeter chain link fence, using mechanical weed eaters. NO chemical edging permitted.
· Blow off: All porches, docks, sidewalks, curbs shall be blown off to remove all leaves, debris, etc.
· Lawn fertilization: A fertilizer/weed killer combination shall be applied to all lawn areas two (2) times per year with applications suitable for Bermuda and St. Augustine grasses, per schedule above.
· Trim shrubs & hedges: All shrubs and hedges shall be trimmed four (4) times per year or as needed to maintain neat appearance, or per schedule above. Contractor responsible for disposal of trash/debris.
Contractor employees shall exercise due care around vehicles that may be parked in/around areas to be mowed.
Contract does not include tree trimming, insect/disease control, or maintenance of the sprinkler system. These items will be addressed as needs arise and quotes will be solicited separately from this contract.
4.0 Deliverable / Schedule
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
| Services to Include |
| Jan |
| Feb |
| Mar |
| Apr |
| May |
| June |
| July |
| Aug |
| Sept |
| Oct |
| Nov |
| Dec |
| Total |
| Mow, edge, weed eat, blow off |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 37 |
| Pick up trash & debris |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 38 |
| Trim shrubs & hedges |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 4 |
| Fertilize lawn |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
5.0 Performance Requirement Measures
Performance will be measured by results of requirements.
· Government requires the grounds to be clean, attractive, manicured according to above schedule.
· Services will be completed Monday – Friday, and in a single day (barring weather delays).
6.0 Attachments
Attachment 1 – Kerrville Grounds Maintenance Map image1.png
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