MD-FWS estrn neck NWR-mowing/landscaping

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking landscaping and mowing services for the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge located in Rock Hall, Maryland. The solicitation (140FS325Q0053) requires weekly grass mowing and maintenance across 10 specified job sites from April through November, with grass to be maintained below 3" height. Evaluation criteria will focus primarily on technical capabilities, past performance, and management approach, with these factors weighted more significantly than price. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit comprehensive documentation including company information, technical capabilities, past performance references, and price quotes. The mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with proposals originally due on March 27, 2025, but subsequently extended to April 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

Initially designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, the solicitation was amended to a Total Small Business set-aside, broadening potential bidder eligibility. The previous contract was held by GREENSCAPES LAND CARE, LLC with a base contract value of $48,000. The total contract value is estimated at $9.5 million, covering a base contract period of twelve months with four optional one-year extensions, potentially spanning from April 15, 2025, to April 14, 2030. Contractors must provide their own labor, equipment, and supplies while adhering to strict safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and federal workplace requirements. Performance will be monitored with potential payment reductions for unresolved deficiencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service retains sole discretion on contract renewals. Hourly wage rates will be governed by the Service Contract Act Wage Determination, with minimum wages starting at $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026.