Mowing and Landscaping of the Ava office compound

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for mowing and landscaping services at the Ava office compound, a 5.7-acre administrative site located at the Mark Twain National Forest's Ava Ranger District. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, supervision, transportation, materials, and supplies necessary to perform weekly mowing and grass trimming during spring and early summer months, with less frequent service in July and August, cutting vegetation to a height of 2.5 inches and trimming shrubs as needed. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience through submission of an Experience Questionnaire detailing their business qualifications, past project history, employee capacity, equipment availability, and key personnel experience. The government will evaluate proposals based on past performance, technical capability, and price, with cost being the dominant evaluation factor. Quotations are due by January 11, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern time, and interested contractors may schedule a site visit with Contracting Officer Representative James Halpern on Monday, December 29, 2025, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-away, restricting eligibility to certified small businesses. The contract period runs from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with an estimated quantity of 22 mowing and maintenance visits throughout the contract year. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Contractors must comply with applicable wage determination requirements, including minimum wage provisions and fringe benefits as specified in the Wage Determination document. The place of performance is Ava, Missouri 65608, and contractors will be required to complete work preferably outside normal business hours while adhering to all safety regulations and preventing property damage to the administrative site.