Landscaping service at cedar creek & belle grove N

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking a small business contractor to provide landscaping services for Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park in Middletown, Virginia. The solicitation (No. 140P4225Q0026) requires lawn maintenance for approximately 9.7 acres across five properties, with services including mowing every 7-10 days, trimming, and pathway cleaning. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration and provide three references demonstrating at least five years of successful landscaping services experience. The evaluation will be based on price and past performance, with non-price factors being equal to price. Key deadlines include May 28, 2025, for submitting questions and June 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time for quote submissions.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with a small business size standard of $9.5 million under NAICS code 561730. The period of performance spans five years from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030, consisting of a base year and four one-year option periods. Contractors will be permitted up to 25 lawn care services per year, working Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm. The services will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis, with the government reserving the right to evaluate and exercise option years based on performance and need. The project requires careful navigation around potential historical artifacts, adherence to specific safety guidelines, and professional conduct in a public National Park setting. Contractors must provide necessary insurances, including liability, vehicle, and worker's compensation coverage.