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561730

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REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

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INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

02/05/2024 1800 ET

01/16/2024

812-583-7530GAYLE GEIGER

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INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

12444824Q0007

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 63 1115531OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

PRINCETON WV 24740-9628

241 MERCER SPRINGS ROAD

NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

15. DELIVER TO

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

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2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$9.5

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PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

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SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

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8(A)

USDA-FS CSA EAST 9

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BUSINESS (WOSB)

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

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ITEM NO.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

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GAYLE A. GEIGER

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

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OFFER

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ITEM NO.

This solicitation is issued as an, Request for

Quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-01.

This procurement is set aside for Small Business.

The NAICS code is 561730 and the Small Business

Size Standard is Landscaping Services $9.5.

Submit offer by email to gayle.geiger@usda.gov.

Proposals are due no later than: February 05, 2023 at 1800.

FOB: Destination

Delivery: 03/31/2024

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2029

Submit to Proposals to: gayle.geiger@usda.gov

The Contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, transportation and equipment for the

Methods Testing Plant (MTP) Mowing Option

Contract.

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Location:

USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station

Methods Testing Plant (MTP) Building

480 Cornbread Ridge Rd.

Princeton, WV 24740.

Services are to be completed between April 1 and

October 1 each year.

A Site Visit is highly encouraged before quoting this requirement.

Site Visit will be held on Date: January 24, 2024

Time: 10:00 am CT

Location:

USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station

Methods Testing Plant (MTP) Building

480 Cornbread Ridge Rd

Princeton, WV 24740

0001 BASE YEAR-MOWING 27 WK

Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This shall be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall and during drought conditions.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0002 BASE YEAR-CLEAN-UP 6 MO

All grass clippings will be removed from walks, drives and parking areas as well as edging grooves and landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, fallen limbs, etc.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0003 BASE YEAR-PRUNING 6 MO

Prune to improve plant appearance and promote plant health. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect damage, animal, storm damage.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0004 BASE YEAR-TREES 6 MO

Remove sucker growth from trees and various shrubbery within the area specified for landscaping/mowing care.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0005 BASE YEAR-FENCE LINE 2 EA

All Fence lines shall receive applications of pre-emergent herbicides in late winter and late summer to control the germination of weeds.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0006 BASE YEAR-WEEDING 6 MO

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All weeds and foreign grasses will be removed from road berms and sidewalks.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0007 BASE YEAR-SPRING CLEAN UP 1 EA

Spring clean-up is removal of down or dead tree limbs and debris from lawn, sidewalk, and parking area, removal of dead branches to shrubs, removal of dead leaves, pruning and getting ready for the first mow of the spring season.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0008 BASE YEAR-MULCHING 1 EA

Trees shall be mulched once annually; they shall receive a minimum of 3-inch but not over 5-inches of hardwood mulch.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0009 BASE YEAR-FALL CLEAN UP 1 EA

Fall clean up is primarily the cleaning and removal of fallen leaves and limbs on lawn, sidewalk, and parking lot area.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2024 THROUGH 10/01/2024

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

1001 OPTION YEAR 1-MOWING 27 WK

Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This shall be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall and during drought conditions.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1002 OPTION YEAR 1-CLEAN-UP 6 MO

All grass clippings will be removed from walks, drives and parking areas as well as edging grooves and landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, fallen limbs, etc.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1003 OPTION YEAR 1-PRUNING 6 MO

Prune to improve plant appearance and promote plant health. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect damage, animal, storm damage.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

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(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1004 OPTION YEAR 1-TREES 6 MO

Remove sucker growth from trees and various shrubbery within the area specified for landscaping/mowing care.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1005 OPTION YEAR 1-FENCE LINE 2 EA

All Fence lines shall receive applications of pre-emergent herbicides in late winter and late summer to control the germination of weeds.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1006 OPTION YEAR 1-WEEDING 6 MO

All weeds and foreign grasses will be removed from road berms and sidewalks.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1007 OPTION YEAR 1-SPRING CLEAN UP 1 EA

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Spring clean-up is removal of down or dead tree limbs and debris from lawn, sidewalk, and parking area, removal of dead branches to shrubs, removal of dead leaves, pruning and getting ready for the first mow of the spring season.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1008 OPTION YEAR 1-MULCHING 1 EA

Trees shall be mulched once annually; they shall receive a minimum of 3-inch but not over 5-inches of hardwood mulch.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

1009 OPTION YEAR 1-FALL CLEAN UP 1 EA

Fall clean up is primarily the cleaning and removal of fallen leaves and limbs on lawn, sidewalk, and parking lot area.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/01/2025

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

2001 OPTION YEAR 2-MOWING 27 WK

Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This shall be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and

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Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2002 OPTION YEAR 2-CLEAN-UP 6 MO

All grass clippings will be removed from walks, drives and parking areas as well as edging grooves and landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, fallen limbs, etc.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2003 OPTION YEAR 2-PRUNING 6 MO

Prune to improve plant appearance and promote plant health. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect damage, animal, storm damage.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2004 OPTION YEAR 2-TREES 6 MO

Remove sucker growth from trees and various shrubbery within the area specified for landscaping/mowing care.

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Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2005 OPTION YEAR 2-FENCE LINE 2 EA

All Fence lines shall receive applications of pre-emergent herbicides in late winter and late summer to control the germination of weeds.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2006 OPTION YEAR 2-WEEDING 6 MO

All weeds and foreign grasses will be removed from road berms and sidewalks.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2007 OPTION YEAR 2-SPRING CLEAN UP 1 EA

Spring clean-up is removal of down or dead tree limbs and debris from lawn, sidewalk, and parking area, removal of dead branches to shrubs, removal of dead leaves, pruning and getting ready for the first mow of the spring season.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

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(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2008 OPTION YEAR 2-MULCHING 1 EA

Trees shall be mulched once annually; they shall receive a minimum of 3-inch but not over 5-inches of hardwood mulch.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

2009 OPTION YEAR 2-FALL CLEAN UP 1 EA

Fall clean up is primarily the cleaning and removal of fallen leaves and limbs on lawn, sidewalk, and parking lot area.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2026 THROUGH 10/01/2026

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

3001 OPTION YEAR 3-MOWING 27 WK

Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This shall be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall and during drought conditions.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

3002 OPTION YEAR 3-CLEAN-UP 6 MO

All grass clippings will be removed from walks, drives and parking areas as well as edging grooves and landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, fallen limbs, etc.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

3003 OPTION YEAR 3-PRUNING 6 MO

Prune to improve plant appearance and promote plant health. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect damage, animal, storm damage.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

3004 OPTION YEAR 3-TREES 6 MO

Remove sucker growth from trees and various shrubbery within the area specified for landscaping/mowing care.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

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3005 OPTION YEAR 3-FENCE LINE 2 EA

All Fence lines shall receive applications of pre-emergent herbicides in late winter and late summer to control the germination of weeds.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

3006 OPTION YEAR 3-WEEDING 6 MO

All weeds and foreign grasses will be removed from road berms and sidewalks.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

3007 OPTION YEAR 3-SPRING CLEAN UP 1 EA

Spring clean-up is removal of down or dead tree limbs and debris from lawn, sidewalk, and parking area, removal of dead branches to shrubs, removal of dead leaves, pruning and getting ready for the first mow of the spring season.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

3008 OPTION YEAR 3-MULCHING 1 EA

Trees shall be mulched once annually; they shall receive a minimum of 3-inch but not over 5-inches

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Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

3009 OPTION YEAR 3-FALL CLEAN UP 1 EA

Fall clean up is primarily the cleaning and removal of fallen leaves and limbs on lawn, sidewalk, and parking lot area.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2027 THROUGH 10/01/2027

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

4001 OPTION YEAR 4-MOWING 27 WK

Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This shall be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall and during drought conditions.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/20288 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

4002 OPTION YEAR 4-CLEAN-UP 6 MO

All grass clippings will be removed from walks, drives and parking areas as well as edging grooves and landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, fallen limbs, etc.

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Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

4003 OPTION YEAR 4-PRUNING 6 MO

Prune to improve plant appearance and promote plant health. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect damage, animal, storm damage.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

4004 OPTION YEAR 4-TREES 6 MO

Remove sucker growth from trees and various shrubbery within the area specified for landscaping/mowing care.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

4005 OPTION YEAR 4-FENCE LINE 2 EA

All Fence lines shall receive applications of pre-emergent herbicides in late winter and late summer to control the germination of weeds.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

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In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

4006 OPTION YEAR 4-WEEDING 6 MO

All weeds and foreign grasses will be removed from road berms and sidewalks.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

4007 OPTION YEAR 4-SPRING CLEAN UP 1 EA

Spring clean-up is removal of down or dead tree limbs and debris from lawn, sidewalk, and parking area, removal of dead branches to shrubs, removal of dead leaves, pruning and getting ready for the first mow of the spring season.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

4008 OPTION YEAR 4-MULCHING 1 EA

Trees shall be mulched once annually; they shall receive a minimum of 3-inch but not over 5-inches of hardwood mulch.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

12444824Q0007

4009 OPTION YEAR 4-FALL CLEAN UP 1 EA

Fall clean up is primarily the cleaning and removal of fallen leaves and limbs on lawn, sidewalk, and parking lot area.

Services are to be completed:

04/01/2028 THROUGH 10/01/2028

In Accordance with the Statement of Work

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

CONTRACTUAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Year 04/01/2024 To 03/31/2025

Option 1 04/01/2025 To 03/31/2026

Option 2 04/01/2026 To 03/31/2027

Option 3 04/01/2027 To 03/31/2028

Option 4 04/01/2028 To 03/31/2029

SERVICE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Year 04/01/2024 To 10/01/2024

Option 1 04/01/2025 To 10/01/2025

Option 2 04/01/2026 To 10/01/2026

Option 3 04/01/2027 To 10/01/2027

Option 4 04/01/2028 To 10/01/2028

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Solicitation Number: 12444824Q0007

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Equipment

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Basis of Award

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

9.0 Data Rights N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards N/A Attachment:

BLS: 37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Wage Determation………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..53

Project

Methods Testing Plant (MTP) Mowing Option Contract

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment for ground maintenance services that include landscape services of approximately 5 acres: This would include twice yearly clean-up (spring and Fall) at the MTP Princeton, WV site, located at: MTP Building, 480 Cornbread ridge Rd. Princeton, WV 24740

From Beckley take I-77 south to Athens Rd. Exit turn R unto Mercer springs rd. turn L .25 mile

From Wytheville, VA take I-77 North to Athens rd. turn L travel .25 mile turn L

2.0 Background

The Methods testing plant (MTP) part of the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, was established in the 1960s to research hardwood lumber, and various timber harvesting methods.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Services: Routine Maintenance

Mowing Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This shall be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall and during drought conditions. NOTE: (during slow growing season and or drought conditions contractor shall contact COR for approval prior to proceeding with mow). Edge trimming will be performed adjacent to planting beds, trees, poles, buildings, fences and other obstacles during each servicing.

Clean-up All grass clippings will be removed from walks, drives and parking areas as well as edging grooves and landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, fallen limbs, etc. Picked up and removed during each servicing. (Excluding damage caused by major storms).

(Cost to be included in Mowing Lawn line item in Section B).

Pruning Prune to improve plant appearance and promote plant health. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect damage, animal, storm damage. Pruning may also have a purpose to encourage plant development, maintain a dense hedge or desired tree or plant form.

(Cost to be included in Pruning and mulching line item in Section B).

All shrubs and ground cover will be pruned as needed to maintain and promote a neat healthy appearance of the existing size and shape. Shrubs will not be pruned into balls or individual shapes but allowed to grow into continuous masses. (Cost to be included in Pruning and Mulching line item in Section B).

Trees Remove sucker growth from trees and various shrubbery within the area specified for landscaping /mowing care.

(Cost to be included in Pruning and Mulching line item in Section B)

Fence line All Fence lines shall receive applications of pre-emergent herbicides in late winter and late summer to control the germination of weeds. Throughout the growing season appropriate post emergent herbicides will be utilized to eliminate all weeds and/or grasses from planting beds and tree rings on an as needed basis as a supplement to hand weeding.

(Cost to be included in Weeding and Herbicide line item in Section B).

NOTE: All chemicals to be applied must be submitted in writing to COR 7 days prior to application and a copy of the Landscape Contractor’s pesticide/chemical license must be submitted with contract agreement.

Weeding All weeds and foreign grasses will be removed from road berms and sidewalks. Contractor must coordinate services in courtyard with Facilities Operations Specialist to receive access.

Contractor must schedule this service during normal business hours of facility.

(Cost to be included in Weeding and Herbicide line item in Section B).

Spring Clean Up Spring clean-up is removal of down or dead tree limbs and debris from lawn, sidewalk, and parking area, removal of dead branches to shrubs, removal of dead leaves, pruning and getting ready for the first mow of the spring season.

(Cost to be included in Spring Clean-up line item in Section B).

Mulching Trees shall be mulched once annually; they shall receive a minimum of 3” inch but not over 5” inches of hardwood mulch. Any areas that wash or become sparse due to decay shall be top-dressed with a 1” thick layer of mulch. Mulch must be not spread over the crowns or middles of small plants and shrubs and must be spread evenly to attain an attractive appearance. Mulch must not be allowed to accumulate over 5” inches depth at any time. (Cost to be included in Spring Clean-up item in Section B).

Fall Clean Up Fall cleanup is primarily the cleaning and removal of fallen leaves and limbs on lawn, sidewalk, and parking lot area. (Cost to be included in Fall Clean-up line item in Section B)

4.0 Equipment

Equipment, materials, and personnel will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be consistent with good utilization depending on the amount of work and type of treatment ordered. All materials, methods of application, and rates of application required to perform service requested shall be provided to the COR prior to beginning work. The Contractor will keep necessary equipment and manpower at the site during the workday and continue with performance of the work until it is completed to the satisfaction of COR. No storage space is available for Contractor’s equipment or materials.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

This is a Base Year with 4 Option Years, in accordance with 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) and 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Quote a unit price for providing lawn mowing and landscaping services, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, pruning and mulching, weeding and herbicide work as described herein, for the period described below:

Period of Performance:

Base Year 04/01/2024 To 10/01/2024 Option 1 04/01/2025 To 10/01/2025 Option 2 04/01/2026 To 10/01/2026 Option 3 04/01/2027 To 10/01/2027 Option 4 04/01/2028 To 10/01/2028

Line Items per Option Year:

Mowing 27 Weeks Clean-up 6 Months Pruning 6 Months Trees 6 Months Fence line 2 Each Weeding 6 Months Spring Clean Up 1 Each Mulching 1 Each Fall Clean Up 1 Each

6.0 Basis of Award

Basis of Award: One contract will be awarded to the Best Value In Accordance to Evaluation Factors under 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The Contractor shall designate one supervisor for satisfactory supervision on the contract work.

The Contractor or his/her on-site representative shall be available at all times when the contract work is in progress to receive notices, reports, or requests from the (COR) or his/her representative. It is the policy of the USDA Forest Service that Government direction or supervision of Contractor’s employees, directly or indirectly, shall not be exercised.

The Contractor shall provide, in writing to the COR, at least five workdays prior to the contract starting date, and each time there is a change, the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of on-site supervisors. The term “on-site supervisor” means a person designated in writing by the Contractor who has authority to act for the Contractor on a day-to-day basis at this work site and to accept and sign inspection reports and all other correspondence on behalf of the Contractor.

The personnel employed by the Contractor shall be capable employees qualified in this type of work. As stated elsewhere, the Contractor shall be responsible for, among other things, all damage to the government property resulting from the operations. Damage to the building or its equipment by the activities of his/her employees will fall into this category.

8.0 Security Requirements

A. The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the Contractor’s equipment kept in or near the building or the Contractor’s employees’ personal belongings brought onto the Government premises Although the performance of all work requirements is under the responsibility and management of the Contractor, the Government reserves the right to review and approve all work items before their accomplishment.

B. The Contractor is required to discuss with the COR the scheduling of daily work requirements.

C. Work shall not be considered completed until the Contractor has removed from the premises all trash, debris, litter, grass cuttings, trimming, etc., which accumulate in the performance of work. Containers for handling this material shall be furnished by the Contractor.

D. The Contractor shall restore any damage caused by his operations, including the replacement of plant material damaged as a result of negligence, at no cost to the Government.

The Contractor shall furnish the COR with certification that all materials used in the fulfillment of their contract conforms to applicable Federal Specifications.

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

N/A

Attachment:

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as an, Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-01.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 561730 and the Small Business Size Standard is Landscaping Services $9.5.

Section B – Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule NOTE: The attached SOI MUST be completed and submitted with Price Proposal

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

INSERT VENDOR NAME HERE

INSERT VENDOR UEI

Northern Research Station

Methods testing plant (MTP) Mowing, Princeton, WV Vendor: Only insert price in the Unit Price column.

Item No. Description Qty Unit Unit

Price Total Price

BASE YEAR FY 2024

1 Mowing 27 Weeks 2 Clean-up 6 Months 3 Pruning 6 Months 4 Trees 6 Months 5 Fence line 2 Each 6 Weeding 6 Months 7 Spring Clean Up 1 Each 8 Mulching 1 Each 9 Fall Clean Up 1 Each

BASE YEAR TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 1 FY 2025

1001 Mowing 27 Weeks 1002 Clean-up 6 Months 1003 Pruning 6 Months 1004 Trees 6 Months 1005 Fence line 2 Each 1006 Weeding 6 Months 1007 Spring Clean Up 1 Each 1008 Mulching 1 Each 1009 Fall Clean Up 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 2 FY 2026

2001 Mowing 27 Weeks 2002 Clean-up 6 Months 2003 Pruning 6 Months 2004 Trees 6 Months 2005 Fence line 2 Each 2006 Weeding 6 Months 2007 Spring Clean Up 1 Each 2008 Mulching 1 Each 2009 Fall Clean Up 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 3 FY 2027

3001 Mowing 27 Weeks 3002 Clean-up 6 Months 3003 Pruning 6 Months 3004 Trees 6 Months 3005 Fence line 2 Each 3006 Weeding 6 Months 3007 Spring Clean Up 1 Each 3008 Mulching 1 Each 3009 Fall Clean Up 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 4 FY 2028

4001 Mowing 27 Weeks 4002 Clean-up 6 Months 4003 Pruning 6 Months 4004 Trees 6 Months 4005 Fence line 2 Each 4006 Weeding 6 Months 4007 Spring Clean Up 1 Each 4008 Mulching 1 Each 4009 Fall Clean Up 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL

Total Quote

Section C – Contract Clauses

Schedule Notes:

a) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

b) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

c) In accordance with FAR 52.217-8 an additional 6 months may be added at the Governments discretion.

1) The extension will be priced by adding one half of the quoter's final option period price (base and four option periods). Thus, the quoter’s total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base year, 1st option and 2nd option period, 3rd option period, 4th option period, and ½ of the 4th option period price.

Quoter's are not required to enter a price for the potential six-month extension period.

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

1. Statement of Work

2. Schedule of Items (fillable)

3. Past Performance Questionnaire (fillable)

4. Wage Determination

(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station Methods Testing Plant (MTP) Building 480 Cornbread Ridge Rd.

Princeton, WV 24740.

ACTUAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Year 04/01/2024 To 10/01/2024 Option 1 04/01/2025 To '10/01/2025 Option 2 04/01/2026 To '10/01/2026 Option 3 04/01/2027 To '10/01/2027 Option 4 04/01/2028 To '10/01/2028

(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision) Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Quote will be Evaluated as: Best Value in Accordance with Evaluation Factors

a) Past Performance

b) Technical Evaluation

c) Price

3) Technical Proposal: The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2.

Include the following:

a) Completed Past Performance Questionnaire

i) Change the name of the document to include your vendor name.

(1) Vendor Name_Past Performance Questionnaire

4) Technical Capability:

Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project.

(1) Name this document Vendor Name_Technical Capability

5) Price Proposal:

Include the following:

a) Completed Schedule of Items (attachment)

i) Change the name of the document to include your vendor name.

(1) Vendor Name_SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

b) Quote (Optional).

6) Representations and Certifications:

a) Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24 and 52.212-3 (highlighted in yellow below – unless completed in SAM.gov).

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

7) Submit offer by email to gayle.geiger@usda.gov.

a) Proposals are due no later than: February 05, 2023 at 1800.

b) Emails should contain 4 separate attachments.

i) Past Performance Questionnaire

ii) Technical Capability

iii) Schedule of Items

(1) Quote (optional)

iv) Signed Solicitation

(1) Representations and Certifications (Only if not completed in SAM.gov)

NOTE:

• Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email.

• It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Gayle Geiger.

Address questions about this solicitation to Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov.

mailto:gayle.geiger@usda.gov

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

BEST VALUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EVALUATION FACTORS

(b) ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER: A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(c) PRICE EVALUATION: The price evaluation will document the reasonableness, balance, and affordability of the proposed total evaluated price. Affordability may be controlling in circumstances where two or more offers are evaluated for past performance and the superior offeror is at a cost that the Government cannot afford.

(d) OPTIONS: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(e) PRICE: Experience/quality & reliability, past performance and equipment when combined, are significantly more important than price. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes, considering the evaluation factors above and will award to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

a. Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

As part of the price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding one half of the quoter's final option period price (base and four option periods). Thus, the quoter’s total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base year, 1st option and 2nd option period, 3rd option period,4th option period, and ½ of the 4th option period price. Quoter's are not required to enter a price for the potential six-month extension period.

b. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.237-1 Site Visit (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.

Site Visit will be held on Date: January 24, 2024 Time: 10:00 am CT POC: Barry Karnes Location:

USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station Methods Testing Plant (MTP) Building 480 Cornbread Ridge Rd Princeton, WV 24740.

(x) Representations and Certifications (complete highlighted items in this section and return with your offer)

VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________

VENDOR UEI: _____________________________________________

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) (Provision)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It ☐ will, ☐ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained:

Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being…