Lawn care for the blackduck ranger district compound on the chippewa national forest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for lawn care services at the Blackduck Ranger District on the Chippewa National Forest through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12444626Q0022. The services include weekly mowing, weed whipping, and cleanup of the ranger district compound located in Blackduck, Minnesota, with work required from May 1st through October 31st each year. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to meet the schedule requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, provide detailed explanations of any requirements that cannot be accomplished, and submit responsive pricing for all line items. Awards will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror, with evaluation based on schedule compliance, technical capability, past performance ratings (acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable), and pricing. Questions must be submitted by March 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Standard Time via email to Debra.Derickson@usda.gov, with quotations due by April 3, 2026, and offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods for a total potential duration of five years, with the Schedule of Items indicating estimated quantities of 15-20 service days per year for the base year and option years one through three, and six monthly invoicing periods for option year four. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractor or current service provider. Service Contract Act wage requirements apply, with a minimum laborer rate of $22.80 per hour plus fringe benefits mandated for covered employees. The place of performance is the Blackduck Ranger District compound at 417 Forestry Drive in Blackduck, Minnesota, where the contractor must furnish all equipment and transportation at no cost to the government and coordinate with the front desk if mowing occurs during normal office hours.