Invasive Plant Pickup Service - Fort Lauderdale FL
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0674
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- PSC
- F999 Other Environmental Services
- Place of performance
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking invasive plant pickup services to collect and properly dispose of 500 gallons of cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) stored in eight 55-gallon drums at their Sea Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The contractor must possess proper licensing and permitting for hazardous material transportation, expertise in hazardous substance categorization, and compliance with Department of Transportation regulations for handling potentially risky materials. All contractor personnel must be accompanied by a USDA escort while on location and provide proof of employment with a Chemical Waste Pickup Facility. The government will evaluate offers using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering responsiveness, small business status, and past performance. Quotes are due September 18, 2025, with pickup scheduled within two weeks of award and completion required within 60 days after receipt of order.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) with a size standard of $47 million. Each of the eight drums weighs between 100-150 pounds, and the facility cannot assist with loading the drums, requiring contractors to have appropriate equipment and capabilities. The period of performance is 60 days after receipt of order, with work to be completed at the Sea Invasive Plant Research Laboratory located at 3225 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314. The contract includes applicable wage determinations for Broward County, Florida, with minimum wage requirements of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into after January 30, 2022, along with health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour. Payment will be processed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform with invoicing in arrears for accepted and delivered services.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
12SEP25 AMENDMENT 00001 - Clarifications. 1. The facility is not able to load drums. 2. There are 8 drums. 3. Each drum weighs 100-150 lbs each. No other changes.
11SEP25 Base posting. The due date and time are verified to be accurate, and there are (4) separate attachments, (3) numbered and (1) clauses and provisions document. If you cannot see the complete due date and time or the attachments from your chosen device, please contact the help desk at sam.gov for assistance.
Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
There will NOT be a site visit.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0674 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 562211 Size Standard: $47 million.
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Invasive Plant Pickup Service. See Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “GENERAL INFORMATION” section for Period of Performance data
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
SEA INVASIVE PLANT RESEARCH LABORAT
3225 COLLEGE AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33314
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Solicitation Inquiries:
a. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation prior to contract award shall be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Officer.
b. Inquiries shall be via Email only, no phone inquiries will be accepted.
c. The Contracting Officer’s email contact information is listed as the PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT in the sam.gov Contract Opportunities posting.
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #1 ·
11SEP25 Base posting. The due date and time are verified to be accurate, and there are (4) separate attachments, (3) numbered and (1) clauses and provisions document. If you cannot see the complete due date and time or the attachments from your chosen device, please contact the help desk at sam.gov for assistance.
Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
There will NOT be a site visit.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0674 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 562211 Size Standard: $47 million.
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Invasive Plant Pickup Service. See Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “GENERAL INFORMATION” section for Period of Performance data
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
SEA INVASIVE PLANT RESEARCH LABORAT
3225 COLLEGE AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33314
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Solicitation Inquiries:
a. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation prior to contract award shall be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Officer.
b. Inquiries shall be via Email only, no phone inquiries will be accepted.
c. The Contracting Officer’s email contact information is listed as the PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT in the sam.gov Contract Opportunities posting.
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Invasive Plant Pickup Service - Fort Lauderdale FL | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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