Groundskeeping services for NOAA Mobile AL

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting groundskeeping and landscaping services for the NOAA Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center in Mobile, Alabama through Solicitation RFQ 1305M226Q0024. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive grounds maintenance services including mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, fertilization, and plant maintenance across approximately 2.17 acres of improved and semi-improved grounds. Key contract requirements include maintaining grass heights between 1-4 inches, mowing a minimum of twice monthly during the growing season (March 1 through October 31), using environmentally friendly and biodegradable products, and complying with all municipal, state, and federal regulations. Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with offers assessed on technical capability (pass/fail), past performance (pass/fail), and price. Critical deadlines include January 23, 2026 for written questions, January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT for quote submission, and an anticipated award date of January 30, 2026.

This solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis for a base period of 12 months beginning in February 2026, with four potential 12-month option periods extending through January 2031. The facility is located at 7344 Zeigler Blvd. in Mobile, Alabama, and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays. Contractors must possess state or federal identification for site entry and comply with the Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Determination Number 2015-4605 (Revision 27, dated December 3, 2025), which specifies prevailing wages, health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and paid sick leave requirements. Site visits may be conducted between January 12-22, 2026, and electronic quote submissions should be directed to Randall.Chatfield@noaa.gov.