Grounds Maintenance Services – Guayama Research Station
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1240BE26Q0099
- Agency
- International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jardin Botanico Sur Forest Research Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Guayama, Puerto Rico, United States
- Points of contact
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- Jared Machgan jared.machgan@usda.gov (458) 212-6064
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the Guayama Research Station in Puerto Rico, with quotations due September 1, 2026 and questions due August 19, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside; only small businesses may compete.
Place of performance is Guayama, Puerto Rico (counties of Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas). The Guayama Research Area encompasses approximately 141 hectares with steep topography, diverse vegetation, and a stream system (Quebrada del Palo); specific maintenance areas include the northeast gate, south tower, proposed building site, southeast gate, fence lines, roads, and boundary areas. The North Tower is excluded from contract scope.
Scope includes routine grass cutting, trimming, edging, vegetation control, road maintenance with 14-foot total width clearance and 14-foot vertical clearance, debris collection, perimeter maintenance, pressure washing exterior surfaces and roofs, and quarterly service completion reports. Fallen tree reporting is included in firm-fixed-price quarterly services; major tree or limb removal requiring chainsaw operations is classified as Beyond Customary Service work requiring separate authorization and pricing prior to performance. Vegetative debris may be disposed on-site in a designated compost area.
The base period runs October 1 through December 31, 2026 (one quarterly service), followed by four optional one-year periods through December 31, 2030. This is NAICS 561730, Landscaping Services, with a $9.5 million small business size standard. Labor rates are $9.50 per hour plus $5.55 fringe benefits per hour under Service Contract Labor Standards.
Evaluation criteria are relevant past performance (three years of grounds keeping references), quality of services (Quality Control Plan required), technical approach (in-house capabilities and staffing), and price. Award will be made on best value. Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 updated wage rates, added site maps, and updated the Performance Work Statement as of August 21, 2026.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240B26Q0099 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Guayma Research Station-Grounds Maintenance
AMENDMENT 0001 Wage rate has been updated
AMENDMENT 0002 C04-5 Guayama Research Station map and grounds information add to solicitation
AMENDMENT 0003 PWS UPDATE
8/21/2026 Vendor queestions and answers from email and Site Visit uploaded
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The purpose of this contract is to obtain a comprehensive ground maintenance service to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic quality of its facilities. This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the scope, standards, and responsibilities for the contractor performing these services. The intent is to maintain all outdoor areas, roofs, and designated surfaces in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Services include routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, and pressure washing exterior surfaces, including the roofs to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors.
The Guayama Research Area is located on the south side of Puerto Rico where the Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas municipalities meet. This property has steep topography which translates to diverse vegetation in the area. Quebrada del Palo crosses the Guayama Research Area from east to west. There are several intermittent streams that feed Quebrada del Palo inside this research area.
Pueblito del Carmen carretera 7712, main gate, Guayama Puerto Rico
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SxgKT3QuMkjFkCpV6
The contractor shall plan, program, administer, manage, and execute the work necessary to perform housekeeping services in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, commercial standard practices, on this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Update #3 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240B26Q0099 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Guayma Research Station-Grounds Maintenance
AMENDMENT 0001 Wage rate has been updated
AMENDMENT 0002 C04-5 Guayama Research Station map and grounds information add to solicitation
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The purpose of this contract is to obtain a comprehensive ground maintenance service to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic quality of its facilities. This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the scope, standards, and responsibilities for the contractor performing these services. The intent is to maintain all outdoor areas, roofs, and designated surfaces in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Services include routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, and pressure washing exterior surfaces, including the roofs to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors.
The Guayama Research Area is located on the south side of Puerto Rico where the Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas municipalities meet. This property has steep topography which translates to diverse vegetation in the area. Quebrada del Palo crosses the Guayama Research Area from east to west. There are several intermittent streams that feed Quebrada del Palo inside this research area.
Pueblito del Carmen carretera 7712, main gate, Guayama Puerto Rico
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SxgKT3QuMkjFkCpV6
The contractor shall plan, program, administer, manage, and execute the work necessary to perform housekeeping services in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, commercial standard practices, on this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Update #2 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240B26Q0099 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Guayma Research Station-Grounds Maintenance
CORRECTION 0001 Wage rate has been updated
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The purpose of this contract is to obtain a comprehensive ground maintenance service to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic quality of its facilities. This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the scope, standards, and responsibilities for the contractor performing these services. The intent is to maintain all outdoor areas, roofs, and designated surfaces in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Services include routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, and pressure washing exterior surfaces, including the roofs to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors.
The Guayama Research Area is located on the south side of Puerto Rico where the Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas municipalities meet. This property has steep topography which translates to diverse vegetation in the area. Quebrada del Palo crosses the Guayama Research Area from east to west. There are several intermittent streams that feed Quebrada del Palo inside this research area.
Pueblito del Carmen carretera 7712, main gate, Guayama Puerto Rico
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SxgKT3QuMkjFkCpV6
The contractor shall plan, program, administer, manage, and execute the work necessary to perform housekeeping services in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, commercial standard practices, on this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240B26Q0099 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Guayma Research Station-Grounds Maintenance
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The purpose of this contract is to obtain a comprehensive ground maintenance service to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic quality of its facilities. This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the scope, standards, and responsibilities for the contractor performing these services. The intent is to maintain all outdoor areas, roofs, and designated surfaces in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Services include routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, and pressure washing exterior surfaces, including the roofs to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors.
The Guayama Research Area is located on the south side of Puerto Rico where the Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas municipalities meet. This property has steep topography which translates to diverse vegetation in the area. Quebrada del Palo crosses the Guayama Research Area from east to west. There are several intermittent streams that feed Quebrada del Palo inside this research area.
Pueblito del Carmen carretera 7712, main gate, Guayama Puerto Rico
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SxgKT3QuMkjFkCpV6
The contractor shall plan, program, administer, manage, and execute the work necessary to perform housekeeping services in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, commercial standard practices, on this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
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| Grounds Maintenance Services – Guayama Research Station | Solicitation |
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