Park grounds maintenance in mississippi

The National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a qualified vendor to provide grounds maintenance services at Davis Bayou Area within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The scope of work encompasses bi-weekly mowing, trimming, and weeding across five designated areas totaling approximately 30 acres, including picnic areas, campgrounds, ranger residences, a public boat launch, visitor center, and roadsides. The vendor must furnish all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, fuel, transportation, tools, and supplies to maintain lawn care and upkeep of outdoor public spaces while protecting native vegetation and ensuring safe recreational walkways. Award decisions will be based on price and other factors, with the contracting office retaining the authority to conduct comparative evaluations without formal evaluation plans or competitive range establishment. Interested small businesses must submit a firm intent to quote by February 26, 2026, to andre_ward@nps.gov, including their business name and point of contact email address, with the formal solicitation to be released on or about March 2, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. The contract will operate on a base period of 15 bi-weekly cycles running from April 1, 2026, through October 14, 2026, with provisions for up to four option periods, providing potential long-term work through multiple seasons. No incumbent contractor or award value range is specified in this pre-solicitation notice. The West MABO will utilize simplified acquisition procedures and will solicit quotations directly from sources within the local trade area capable of meeting National Park Service requirements. Vendors should note the compressed timeline, with only nine days between the pre-solicitation posting and the deadline to express interest in receiving the formal RFQ.