Gardening Services_19M05526Q0002_RFQ_signed MH.pdf

The Embassy of the United States of America Rabat, Morocco

March 24, 2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19M05526Q0002

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Gardening services at the US Embassy Rabat.

If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit the completed quotation electronically to the email address provided below.

The Government invites qualified professional entities to submit a quote by following the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the email address provided below.

The Government will consider an award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror. All evaluation factors and significant subfactors that will affect contract award, and their relative importance shall be, when combined, significantly more important than proposal cost or price.

We are using procedures outlined in FAR Part 15 and the Tradeoff Process described in FAR 15.103-1. In a tradeoff source selection process, the Government may make award to a qualified offeror without holding exchanges, although communications may be held if determined to be in the best interest of the U.S. Government with offerors before or after a competitive range is established.

The Embassy intends to conduct a mandatory site visit, on April 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the US Embassy Rabat. Prospective offerors should contact: rabatgsocontracts@state.gov no later than April 3, 2026, with the names and ID card information for those wishing to participate in the site visit. Please be sure to bring the solicitation document with you to the site visit. No extra copies will be provided.

Questions are due by April 13, 2026, at 16:00 local time, via rabatgsocontracts@state.gov

Quotations are due by April 22, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to rabatgsocontracts@state.gov and not exceed

30MB.

mailto:rabatgsocontracts@state.gov

Gardening Services U.S. Embassy, Rabat, Morocco RFQ No. 19M05526Q0002

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. The Offeror should submit a completed IRS Form W-14, found at www.irs.gov/w14, to ensure compliance with FAR 52.229-11;”]

6. SAM Registration

Notwithstanding FAR 4.203-1(b)(5)(ii), the Contracting Officer has determined that it is in the best interest of the U.S. Government to accept proposals from offerors that are and are not registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov.

• Offerors with an active SAM registration need only provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and are not required to complete the information 52.204-90 since relevant information is found in their SAM registration.

• Offerors without an active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror

Identification, in Section 5, Representations and Certifications. This information must be updated annually if option years are included in the solicitation or award.

Sincerely, Marc Hildwein Contracting Officer

Enclosure:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – THE SECHEDULE

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19M05526Q0002, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19M05526Q0002, Schedule of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government

Furnished Property

• Appendix A: MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 2 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 4 – EVALUATION FACTORS

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 5 – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER - 19M05526Q0002

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall perform gardening services, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, for the U.S. Embassy Rabat. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-3 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per month for standard services that have been satisfactorily performed.

The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for 12 months, with two option years, one-year options to renew. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract.

Temporary Additional Services are services that are defined as Standard Services but are required at times other than the normal workday. These services shall support special events at the Post. The Contractor shall provide Temporary Additional Services in addition to the scheduled services specified in this contract. The COR shall order Temporary Additional Services on an as needed basis. This work shall be performed by Contractor trained employees, and shall not be subcontracted. The COR may require the Contractor to provide Temporary Additional Services with 24-hour advance notice.

Because Temporary/Additional Services are based on indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, the minimum and maximum amounts are defined below:

Minimum: The Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 150 square meters. This reflects the contract minimum for the base year and option period.

Maximum: The amount of all orders shall not exceed 1050 square meters. This reflects the contract maximum for the base year and each option period for temporary/additional services.

The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the Temporary Additional Services, if applicable, provided and requested under Temporary Additional Services. The Contractor shall also include a copy of the COR’s written confirmation for the Temporary Additional Services.

2. PRICING

2.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion. It is reflected for each performance period. The portions of the solicitation subject to VAT are:

2.2. BASE PERIOD

CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR (Term: Twelve (12) Months) July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027

Sub CLIN A. Standard/Routine Services. The firm fixed price is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year

B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

Price per Square Meter Estimated Quantity of

Square Meters

Total Temporary Additional Services Not to

Exceed per Year

Total Price without VAT

(A+B)

VAT at 20% for (A+B) CLIN 0001 TOTAL PRICE FOR BASE YEAR with

20% VAT = A+B

2.3. FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES

CLIN 1001 OPTION YEAR ONE (1) (Term: Twelve (12) Months) July 1, 2027- June 30, 2028 sub CLIN A. Standard/Routine Services. The firm fixed is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

Price per Square Meter Estimated Quantity of

Square Meters

Total Temporary Additional Services Not to

Exceed per Year

Total Price without VAT (A+B)

VAT at 20% for (A+B)

CLIN 1001 TOTAL PRICE FOR OPTION YEAR ONE

(1) with 20% VAT = A+B

2.4 SECOND OPTION YEAR PRICES

CLIN 2001 OPTION YEAR TWO (2) (Term: Twelve (12) Months) July 1, 2028-June 30, 2029 Sub CLIN A. Standard/Routine Services. The firm fixed price is:

Price per Month Quantity of Months Price per Year B. Temporary Additional Services. The unit price (firm-fixed-price) is:

Price per Square Meter Estimated Quantity of

Square Meters

Total Temporary Additional Services Not to

Exceed per Year

Total Price without VAT (A+B)

VAT at 20% for (A+B)

CLIN 2001 TOTAL PRICE FOR OPTION YEAR TWO

(2) with 20% VAT= A+B

2.7 GRAND TOTAL:

GRAND TOTAL OF BASE AND ALL OPTION YEARS

Base Year Total CLIN 0001

Option Year 1 Total CLIN 1001

Option Year 2 Total CLIN 2001

GRAND TOTAL IN MAD

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19M05526Q0002

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT:

The purpose of this contract is to obtain gardening services for Rabat American Embassy located at Km 5.7 Avenue Mohammed VI, Souissi, Rabat 10170.

1.1. GENERAL

1.1.1. This is a fixed-price contract for gardening services for the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco.

1.1.2. The contract contains certain ordering provisions by which the Contracting Officer or his/her representative may require additional amounts of service for special events. The contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work required by this contract. Specific services are described in detail below.

1.1.3. The Embassy has determined that a total of six (6) full-time groundskeeping gardeners shall be recruited to meet the performance requirements of this contract.

1.2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintenance and appearance of the grass, shrubbery, garden areas, trees, and related landscape elements of the U.S. Embassy Rabat are an important part of the representational responsibilities of the U.S. mission. The Contractor’s work shall be measured by the appearance of the landscape covered by this contract. The Contractor shall perform complete gardening and landscape maintenance services as described in this contract for an estimated total area of 21000 m2. The Contractor shall include all planning, administration, and management necessary to assure that all services comply with the contract, the COR's schedules and instructions, and all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall meet all the standards of performance identified in the contract. The Contractor shall perform all related support functions such as supply, quality control, financial oversight, and maintenance of complete records and files.

1.3. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

1.3.1. SUPERVISION

The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall always be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor’s workforce. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the

Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. The supervisor shall have sufficient English language skill to be able to communicate with members of the U.S.

Government staff. The supervisor shall have supervision as his or her sole function.

1.3.2. SCHEDULES

The Contractor shall maintain schedules. The schedules should take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. Standard Services shall be delivered between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. For those items other than routine daily services, the contractor shall provide the COR with a detailed plan as to the personnel to be used and the time frame to perform the service.

1.3.3. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR. These visits shall be surprise inspections to those working on the contract.

1.3.4. TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

The Contractor shall have the services of a trained horticulturist with experience in the climate and soil conditions found locally to give technical guidance to the Contractor's work force and to develop and guide the Contractor's programs for lawn and tree care.

1.3.5. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PLAN

The Contractor shall submit an annual Grounds Maintenance Plan that reflects the proposed tasks and frequencies to meet the requirements of this contract. The Grounds Maintenance Plan will be developed to fit the requirements of local conditions, types of vegetation, and climate factors. The Contractor shall submit the Grounds Maintenance Plan to the COR for approval within 30 days after contract award.

1.3.6. GROUNDS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Grounds Improvement Plan: The contractor shall submit an annual grounds improvement plan to specify the plants, shrubs, vines, groundcovers and flowers that will be introduced either to upgrade existing areas, or to replace unhealthy, non-viable or otherwise unsuitable plantings. The grounds improvement plan will take account where new plants are introduced, the follow-on care and maintenance, such as where climbing vines require trimming, or planted beds require renewal or changes on an ongoing basis.

1.3.7. FLOWER PLANTING

The contractor shall plant flowers on a biannual basis in major representational areas of the Embassy as instructed by the COR. These areas include the courtyard and areas between the Main CAC and Post One entrance.

1.4. GROUNDS INSPECTION

The Contractor shall report in writing any lawn, equipment, or building discrepancy noted during ground maintenance, i.e. broken lights, broken tiles, loose wires, broken or damaged courtyard furniture, damaged concrete or façade stone walls, damaged stone tiles, damaged flowers, trees, plants, lawn water equipment, etc. to the COR.

1.5. LAWN CARE

1.5.1. GRASS CUTTING

The Contractor shall maintain the height of grass between 4 and 6 centimeters in all lawn Areas at the Chancery. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment and fuels needed to complete this task. The estimated total grass area is 8500 m2.

1.5.2. EDGING

The Contractor shall edge all sidewalks, patios, walkways, and curbs or retaining walls each time the adjacent grass is cut.

1.5.3. TRIMMING

The Contractor shall trim grass around trees, shrubs, cultivated areas, sprinkler heads, drip system hardware, valves, fences, buildings, poles, manhole covers, and structures, so that grass height does not exceed the height of the adjacent grass.

1.5.4. WEEDING

The Contractor shall weed the grounds and gardens on a continuous basis to prevent the growth of weeds into lawn and landscapes. The Contractor may use weed-killing chemicals, if permitted by U.S. government laws, to prevent the growth of weeds to eliminate grass and weeds in the cracks and joints within or along sidewalks and curbs. The Contractor shall obtain approval of the COR for all applications of weed killers.

1.5.5. TURF REPAIR AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT

The contractor shall, whenever necessary, repair areas damaged by vehicular traffic, oil and gas, building repairs, and normal foot traffic. The damaged area shall be filled in and leveled and then seeded or sodded and maintained to conform to adjacent areas.

1.5.6. The method, frequencies, and dates of grass cutting, hedging, trimming, weeding, and turf repair shall be part of the contractor's Grounds Maintenance Plan.

1.6. PRUNING

1.6.1. The Contractor shall maintain trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes, vines, ground cover and flowers.

1.6.2. The Contractor shall prepare a written schedule, as part of the Grounds Maintenance

Plan, showing the method, frequencies, and dates of pruning.

1.6.3. The Contractor shall prune all shrubs, vines, bushes, ground cover, and trees to:

• direct and encourage plant growth in directions desired,

• remove dead and unsightly growth, and

• maintain a neat and attractive appearance.

The Contractor shall prune according to the schedule in the Grounds Maintenance Plan to ensure that all heavy pruning is accomplished during the proper season according to best horticultural practice. The Contractor shall prune all hedges and shaped shrubs to always maintain proper shape.

1.6.4. At no additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall replace any tree, bush or shrub that is killed or rendered unusable for its intended purpose through negligent or irresponsible practices that are attributable to the Contractor.

1.7. LEAF REMOVAL

The contractor shall remove leaves, dead branches and vines from the Chancery grounds monthly and on a weekly basis during the period between October and December.

1.8. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS

The Contractor shall remove foreign material, cuttings, grass, leaves, bark, limbs, and dead vegetation from the maintained areas including walkways, driveways, stairways and curbs within or adjacent to the area. The Contractor shall remove all debris and equipment from the work site before the end of each workday. Debris removal shall prevent unsightly accumulation. The Contractor shall promptly remove collected debris to an authorized disposal site. The Contractor is responsible for all expenses incurred in the collection and disposal of debris.

1.9. WATERING

1.9.1. The Contractor shall water lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees to provide for moisture penetration to a depth of 7 centimeters. If natural precipitation is sufficient to fulfill this requirement, the contractor may request the COR's permission to suspend watering to avoid too much water in the soil. The contractor shall use Chancery’s irrigation and drip system. The Contractor is advised, that because of the glass windows on the basement near the flower beds, these areas must be watered by hand.

1.9.2. The Contractor shall present the method, frequencies, and dates of watering in a written schedule in the Grounds Maintenance Plan. The schedule shall consider the kinds of vegetation, local soil conditions, and the seasonal variations in plant moisture requirements.

1.9.3. The Government shall furnish water, power and storage space.

1.10. FERTILIZER

1.10.1. The Contractor shall fertilize and lime the soil to promote proper health, growth, color, and appearance of cultivated vegetation, following proper horticultural practice for the types of vegetation, soil, weather conditions, and seasons of the year.

1.10.2. The Contractor shall present the method of application, fertilizer type, frequencies, and dates of fertilizing and liming in the Grounds Maintenance Plan. The fertilizer type shall be approved by the COR.

1.10.3. The Contractor shall fertilize the lawn areas a minimum of two times per year.

1.10.4. The Contractor shall apply weed killer once a year. If weed killer is not authorized by U.

S. Government or not required, the contractor shall request a waiver in writing from the COR. The type of weed killer shall be approved by the COR.

1.10.5. The Contractor shall fertilize trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges and plants a minimum of once a year.

1.11. PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL

The contractor should maintain a program for controlling pests and plant disease to maintain flowers, shrubs, vines, trees and other planted areas in healthy and vigorous condition. The Contractor shall obtain approval of the COR for all pesticides.

The contractor shall present a plan for pest and disease control as a part of its Grounds Maintenance Plan.

1.12. HARD SURFACE CARE

1.12.1. The contractor should clean in-ground hard surfaces including lawn exterior light lens covers by removing all debris and dirt to maintain proper or adequate illumination from the in-ground installed lights.

1.12.2. The contractor should remove mold, grass, weeds, and all foreign material from between pavers to ensure paver surfaces maintain a professional appearance.

1.12.3. The contractor shall monitor and observe paver stones areas for loose or missing pavers.

The contact reset or report to the COR to replace, or repair as required to ensure the ground pavers maintain an even appearance and the walkways and courtyard is safe for walking.

1.12.4. The contractor should pressure-wash the exterior and interior and exterior stone tiles in the walkways and in the Courtyard.

1.13. LAWN EQUIP MAINTENANCE

1.13.1. The contractor shall inspect and repair all lawn and flower beds. Repairs shall only be made to the exposed dip system and the sprinkler system's sprinkler heads. The Contractor shall not be responsible for other parts or components of the sprinkler and irrigation system.

1.13.2. The contractor shall clean all sprinkler system nozzles, and drip system hoses and fittings in preparation for fall or winter system lay-up.

1.14. HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES

It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure the safe handling, application, removal and environmentally sound disposal of all hazardous or potentially hazardous fertilizers, weed killers, and pest control products utilized in this requirement.

1.15. TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL SERVICES

1.15.1. They are services that are defined as Standard Services but are required at times other than the normal workday. These services shall support special events at the Post. The Contractor shall provide these services in addition to the scheduled services required by this contract. The COR shall order these services as needed. This work shall be performed by trained employees of the Contractor and shall not be subcontracted. The COR may require the Contractor to provide temporary additional services with 24-hour advance notice.

1.15.2. The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the temporary additional services and any materials provided and requested under temporary additional services.

The Contractor shall also include a copy of the COR's written confirmation for the temporary additional services.

2. SAFETY:

2.1. The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with local and international safety and standards as generally applicable to accepted professional practices.

2.2. High Risk Activities. If the project contains any of the following high-risk activities, the contractor shall follow the section in the latest edition, as of the date of the solicitation, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health manual, EM 385-1-1, that corresponds to the high-risk activity. Before work may proceed, the contractor must obtain approval from the COR of the written safety plan required by FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention Alternate, containing specific hazard mitigation and control techniques.

(1) Scaffolding.

(2) Work at heights above 1.8 meters.

3. WORKING DAYS AND HOURS:

Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM during regular working days, Monday through Friday. Exceptions to specified working hours may be granted by the Regional Security Office (RSO) when submitted 24 hours in advance.

4. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies, and clothing required to perform the standard services as specified in this contract. Such items include, but are not limited to uniforms, personnel equipment, tools, cleaning supplies, equipment and any other operational or administrative items required for performance of the duties and requirements of this contract.

The contractor shall maintain sufficient parts and spare equipment for all contract-furnished materials to ensure uninterrupted service.

The following is the minimum requirements list of contractor’s Furnished Materials:

• Operational lawn mowers

• Garden racks

• Pitchforks

• Shovels

• Wheelbarrows

• Lawn rakes

• Pruning shears

• Garden shears

• Hedge clippers

• Garden hose

• Ladders

• Fertilizers for lawn, plants, and palm trees

• Bi-annual plants with sufficient quantity and of first quality

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS:

Water and power SHEM Approved pest controls

6. LOCATION FOR GARDENING SERVICES:

All standard services are to be delivered on regular Post working days. Working Days: Monday to Friday to 08:00 to 17:00.

Location Address

U.S Embassy Rabat Km 5.7 Ave Mohammed VI, Souissi, Rabat 10170

7. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS:

7.1. GENERAL

The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by Contractor employees at the site. The Contractor shall preserve peace and protect persons and property on site. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional costs to the Government .

7.2. STANDARD OF CONDUCT

7.2.1. Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The Contractor's employees shall wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty. All employees shall wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

7.2.2. Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Contractor shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

7.2.3. Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

7.2.4. Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

7.2.5. Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:

7.2.6. Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records;

7.2.7. Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct;

7.2.8. Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials; security violations; or, organizing or participating in gambling in any form.

7.2.9. Key Control. The Contractor shall receive, secure, and account for any keys issued for access to buildings, offices, equipment, gates, etc., for the purposes of this contract. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without the COR's approval. Where it is determined that the Contractor or its agents have duplicated a key without permission of the COR, the Contractor shall remove the individual(s) responsible from this contract. If the Contractor has lost any such keys, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. In either event, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of rekeying that portion of the system or replacing a lock (handle or deadbolt).

7.3. NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES

The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

7.4. PERSONNEL SECURITY

7.4.1. After award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide the following list of data on each employee who will be working under the contract. The Contractor shall include a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project. The Government will run background checks on these individuals. It is anticipated that security checks will take 45 days to perform.

To facilitate seamless incumbent-to-successor transition, the Government may grant conditional or interim access to new contractor personnel while security clearances are processed. The Government may also continue to accept incumbent personnel temporarily for no more than 30 days after award, if needed for operational continuity.

For each individual the list shall include:

Full Name Place and Date of Birth

Current Address National Identification number

7.4.2. Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved.

Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.

8. INSURANCE:

8.1. AMOUNT OF INSURANCE

The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

8.2. GENERAL LIABILITY

(includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

8.2.1. Bodily Injury stated in US Dollars:

Per Occurrence: As per Moroccan Law Cumulative: As per Moroccan Law

8.2.2. Property Damage stated in US Dollars:

Per Occurrence: $10,000.00 Cumulative: $50,000.00

8.3. The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

8.3.1. For those Contractor employees assigned to this contract who are either United States citizens or direct hire in the United States or its possessions, the Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3, or host country nationals that do not have a DOL waiver.

8.3.2. The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:

8.3.2.1. any property of the Contractor,

8.3.2.2. its officers, agents, servants, employees, or any other person, arising from and incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract.

8.4. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

8.5. The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

8.6. Government as Additional Insured. The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State," as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

8.7. Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance. The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten (10) days after contract award. The Government may rescind or terminate the contract if the Contractor fails to timely submit insurance certificates identified above.

9. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

9.1. Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall comply with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations required to perform this work. If there is a conflict between the contract and requirements of local law, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

8.2. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, unless they are inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

10. TRANSITION PLAN

The Contractor shall submit a Transition Plan within ten (10) calendar days after award to ensure equitable conditions for both incumbent and non-incumbent offerors. The Government will provide the standardized Transition Checklist at the time of award notification to ensure that all offerors understand the specific requirements necessary to achieve full operational readiness.

11. DELIVERABLES

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Delivery

To Date

1.3.2 Schedules 1 COR Weekly

7.4.1 List of Personnel 1 CO Condition to Formal Award

8. Evidence of Insurance 1 COR 10 days after award

9. Licenses and Permits 1 COR As part of the offer

10. Transition Plan 1 COR 10 days after award

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract.

The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work Para Performance Threshold Services.

Performs all gardening services set forth in the scope of work.

5. thru 17.

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month.

12.1. Surveillance . The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

12.2. Standard. The standard of performance is that the Government receives no more than one (1) complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

12.3 Procedures.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant.

The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

ATTACHMENT 1

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government shall make the following property available to the Contractor as "Government furnished property" for performance under the contract:

Water and Electricity SHEM Approved pest controls

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2025) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_(4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712);

this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_X_(5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__(6) [Reserved].

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_X_(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_(9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__(10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

_X_(11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__(ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

_X_(12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__(13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__(14) [Reserved].

__(15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__(16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__(17) [Reserved] __(18)

(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__(19)

(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__(20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__(21)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__(iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__(v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of 52.219-9.

__(22)

(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__(23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__(24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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__(25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__(26)

(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__(27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__(28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__(29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__(30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__(31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_(32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024).

__(33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__(34)

(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__(ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__(35)

(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__(ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

__(36)

(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__(ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__(37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__(38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_(39)

(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__(40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__(41)

(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__(42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

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__(43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__(44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__(45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_X_(46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

__(47)

(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__(48)

(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__(49)

(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109- 169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__(ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__(iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__(iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_(51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42…