Mowing services at FWS okefenokee NWR

The Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking mowing services for the Suwannee River Sill Recreational Area at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge near Fargo, Georgia. The contractor will provide monthly mowing services from May through September each year, cutting grass to approximately 4 inches in height on both sides of the paved access road along the entire 3-mile length of the earthen dam structure. Work must be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the contractor supplying all labor, equipment, and supplies while adhering to OSHA safety regulations and Service Contract Act wage requirements. The government will evaluate quotations based on price (best value), acceptable specifications, and past performance from both CPARS/FAPIIS records and the Contracting Officer's personal knowledge. Quotations are due by August 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT via email submission.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 for Landscaping Services. The solicitation requests a firm fixed-price contract structure with a base year beginning August 18, 2025, and four option years extending through August 17, 2030, for a total potential five-year contract term. Vendors must submit their UEI number along with monthly rates, yearly rates, and total pricing for all five years in their quotation response. The work location is specifically at the Suwannee River Sill Recreational Area within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia, where the mowing services will support visitor recreational activities including fishing, canoeing, and photography. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Chantal Bashizi at 703-358-1854, and interested vendors may request a site visit to better understand the scope of work.