Grounds and Landscaping Services for Red Rock Day

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education is soliciting grounds and landscaping services for Red Rock Day School through Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number 140A2326P0097. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, weed removal, plant and shrub maintenance, seasonal planting, tree pruning, mulching, fertilization, irrigation system maintenance and repair, herbicide and pesticide application, integrated pest management, litter removal, green waste disposal, and grounds preparation for special events. The contract is structured as a single firm fixed-price purchase order requiring offerors to provide all equipment, materials, labor, and supervision. Contractor personnel must conduct field verification at the job site before submitting price quotes, and all work must comply with service contract labor standards per wage determination 2015-5477. The submission deadline for quotes is April 6, 2026, at 1700 EDT, with work scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the performance period.

This procurement is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, restricting competition to qualified Indian-owned small businesses. The contract performance period runs from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, representing a one-year term for the landscaping services at the school location. All work must be warranted free of defects for one year, and contractors are subject to liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range in the available documentation. A pre-construction meeting with school administration is required before work commences, and the contractor must submit written progress reports directly to the school and invoices through the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).