Gardening Services for US Embassy Bratislava

The U.S. Department of State is seeking comprehensive gardening and winter maintenance services for the U.S. Embassy compound and Chief of Mission Residence in Bratislava, Slovakia through Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 19L01025Q0006. The procurement includes lawn care, pruning, leaf removal, watering, planting, soil fertilization, and winter maintenance activities such as snow and ice removal, with all services to be performed Monday through Friday between 6 AM and 6 PM. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials, including a trained horticulturist for technical guidance, and must submit an annual Grounds Maintenance Plan within 30 days of contract award. The contract will be awarded to the responsible contractor submitting the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with evaluation based on past performance, experience, and compliance with solicitation requirements. A pre-quotation conference is scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 10:00 local time, with quotations due by July 24, 2025 at 13:00 and must be submitted electronically to BratislavaGSOQuotes@state.gov.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is unrestricted competition. The contract establishes a 12-month base period beginning September 1, 2025, with four one-year option years, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining approximately 900 square meters at the Chief of Mission Residence and various green spaces at the Embassy compound, including 18 large planters, 4 small round planters, and multiple flower beds. All work will be performed in Slovakia, specifically at the U.S. Embassy Bratislava located at Hviezdoslavovo Namestie 4 and the associated Chief of Mission Residence. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to proposal submission, and the solicitation requires submission of Standard Form 1449, pricing information, representations and certifications, and proof of SAM registration.