Lawn Care and Snow Removal for Mark Twain National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide lawn mowing and snow/ice removal services for the Mark Twain National Forest's Poplar Bluff Ranger District in Missouri. The solicitation requires comprehensive groundskeeping services for approximately 1.3 acres of terrain, including 20 lawn mowing and trimming services and 10 snow and ice removal services annually. The government will use a best value approach for evaluation, with past performance, experience and qualifications, and cost/price considered as nearly equal factors. Offers are due by June 2, 2025, at 10am Eastern, with the contract covering a base period and four optional one-year extensions from June 22, 2025, to December 14, 2029. The Contracting Officer's Representative for this opportunity is Ezri Wolf, who will be responsible for inspecting and approving completed work.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 561730 for Landscaping Services. The total contract duration will not exceed March 2030, and services will be performed seasonally, with lawn mowing between April 1 and December 31, and snow removal between December 1 and April 1. The place of performance is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901, specifically at the Ranger District facility. Contractors must use professional-grade equipment, ensure grass does not exceed 4 inches in height, and clear snow and ice from roadway surfaces, sidewalks, and walking areas without causing damage. Payment will be made monthly based on unit prices for services performed and accepted, with wage rates determined by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage Determination 2015-5101, which provides specific hourly rates and benefits for various occupational classifications.