Landscaping Services for Corvallis, OR - RFQ
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0835
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Corvallis, Oregon 97330, United States
- Points of contact
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- Aaron Dimeo aaron.dimeo@usda.gov (608) 416-0027
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks landscaping services for three USDA-ARS research facilities in Corvallis, Oregon, with quotes due August 14, 2026 under solicitation 1232SA26Q0835. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a $9.5 million small business size standard. Amendment 0001, issued August 12, 2026, extended the quote submission deadline and added a Q&A attachment; all other terms remain unchanged.
Place of performance spans three locations: Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit (3420 NW Orchard Ave), Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit (3450 SW Campus Way), and National Clonal Germplasm Repository (33447 Peoria Road). The NAICS code is 561730, Landscaping Services; the PSC code is S208, Housekeeping–Landscaping/Groundskeeping.
Scope includes monthly grass maintenance (weekly mowing to 2–3 inches, monthly edging, April and September overseeding and fertilization, broadleaf weed control), monthly landscape bed maintenance (trimming, herbicide or manual weed removal, leaf removal), biannual shrub trimming (April and September) plus monthly trimming of an ARS boxwood sculpture, tree maintenance (monthly sucker and low-hanging branch removal, leaf collection, herbicide treatment, annual overhanging branch and blackberry removal), monthly sidewalk weed control, and monthly irrigation inspection and repair (April through October). The contractor must provide all tools, equipment, and materials and is responsible for off-site hauling and disposal of green waste including dumping fees. Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination 2015-5567 applies, with a minimum wage of $19.24 per hour for grounds maintenance laborers.
The contract is firm-fixed-price with a one-year base period (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027) and four optional one-year periods extending through August 31, 2031. The incumbent contractor is Cornerstone Associates, Inc., under previous PO 12905B23P0257 valued at $81,882.00. Evaluation weighs technical capability, past performance (recency, relevancy, and quality), and price using comparative best-value methodology. Offerors must submit detailed capability explanations, at least five relevant contracts completed within the preceding five years, and information on teaming partners or critical subcontractors performing 20 percent or more of the contract. Quotes must remain firm until September 30, 2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF format with active SAM.gov registration at submission.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 0001 (Dated 08/12/2026):
This amendment (0001) is being issued to: (1) Extend the quote submission deadline. (2) Add a Q&A to the provided attachments in the Attachments/Links section. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0835 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Landscaping Services in Corvallis, OR that shall include a base and four option years.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 561730 - Landscaping Services. The small business size standard is $9.5 Million All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-5567 for Corvallis, OR is applicable and is attached (see Attachment 3).
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 AM PT on August 6, 2026 (08/06/2026). Answers will be posted before end of business on August 8, 2026 (08/08/2026).
A site visit is currently scheduled for August 4, 2026 (08/04/2026) at 10:00 AM PT. This site visit is intended to give prospective quoters the opportunity to familiarize themselves with grounds and to help gauge the scope of the work that is required. Prospective attendees SHALL email the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) with the attendee's full name as it appears on a Government-issued picture ID (which must be presented at the time of the site visit) and citizenship status; and their company name, physical address, email address, and phone number. The deadline for requesting a site visit is 48-hours prior to the scheduled site visit date/time/time zone. Failure to comply with the registration instructions above will result in denial of access to the location and/or participation in site visit activities.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0835 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Landscaping Services in Corvallis, OR that shall include a base and four option years.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 561730 - Landscaping Services. The small business size standard is $9.5 Million All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-5567 for Corvallis, OR is applicable and is attached (see Attachment 3).
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 AM PT on August 6, 2026 (08/06/2026). Answers will be posted before end of business on August 8, 2026 (08/08/2026).
A site visit is currently scheduled for August 4, 2026 (08/04/2026) at 10:00 AM PT. This site visit is intended to give prospective quoters the opportunity to familiarize themselves with grounds and to help gauge the scope of the work that is required. Prospective attendees SHALL email the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) with the attendee's full name as it appears on a Government-issued picture ID (which must be presented at the time of the site visit) and citizenship status; and their company name, physical address, email address, and phone number. The deadline for requesting a site visit is 48-hours prior to the scheduled site visit date/time/time zone. Failure to comply with the registration instructions above will result in denial of access to the location and/or participation in site visit activities.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 6 - Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Service Contract Act WD 2015-5567.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5 - SF1449 Quote Submission Forms.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - SCLS Exemption Certification.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping Services for Corvallis, OR | Award Notice | |
| Landscaping Services for Corvallis, OR - RFQ | Solicitation |
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