Groundskeeping Service (Lawn Mowing and Weed Trimming)-Tombigbee RD, Mississipi

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking groundskeeping services for the Tombigbee Ranger District located in Ackerman, Mississippi. The solicitation is for comprehensive lawn maintenance and landscaping services covering three specific areas: Choctaw Lake Recreation Area (29.3 acres), Davis Lake Recreation Area (17.2 acres), and Owl Creek Indian Mounds (2.3 acres). Potential contractors must provide monthly grass cutting, trimming, blowing, and edging services from May through October, maintaining uniform grass heights between 1-2 inches and following strict safety and equipment protocols. The evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with the government reserving the right to select a contractor beyond the lowest-price offer. All questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, May 5, 2025, with final quotes due by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, May 9, 2025.

The procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The contract includes a base period of 12 months (May 15, 2025 - May 14, 2026) with four potential 12-month option periods that could extend services through May 14, 2030. Contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and submit required attachments including a Schedule of Items and Past Performance Questionnaire. The place of performance is Ackerman, Mississippi 39735, covering approximately 48.8 total acres across three distinct locations. Wage rates will be determined according to the U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determination, with minimum hourly rates established for various job classifications.