Grounds Maintenance Base Elizabeth City

The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard is soliciting grounds maintenance and landscaping services for Base Elizabeth City in North Carolina through RFQ Number 70Z08425QDL950026. The comprehensive contract covers approximately 175 acres of base property, including 50 acres of high-visibility Level 1 areas and 125 acres of medium-visibility Level 2 areas, requiring services such as grass cutting, edging, trimming, pruning, weed control, fertilization, leaf removal, and debris disposal. Contractors must provide all personnel, equipment, and materials while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including possession of a North Carolina Ground Pesticide Applicator License. The contract will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria based on technical approach, past performance, and pricing submissions. Following multiple amendments, the final proposal deadline is September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with quotes to be submitted electronically to Kevin Sullivan at the Coast Guard Operational Logistics Command.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The contract structure includes one 12-month base period from December 2025 to November 2026, followed by four additional 12-month option periods extending through November 2030, representing a potential five-year total performance period. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the extensive scope covering 175 acres of diverse maintenance requirements suggests a substantial opportunity for qualified small businesses. The work will be performed at the US Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with the contractor required to maintain 24/7 base access and provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services across multiple facility types including administrative buildings, runways, and waterfront areas. A mandatory site visit was conducted on July 14, 2025, and contractors must demonstrate technical capability through submission of a draft Grounds Maintenance Plan and evidence of past performance in similar landscaping operations.