Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Sam Houston Ranger District Recreation Areas (TX) Ground Maintenance-Mowing

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks ground maintenance and mowing services at Sam Houston Ranger District Recreation Areas in Texas, with quotations due May 19, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $9.5 million.

Place of performance is New Waverly, Texas, covering four recreation areas: Cagle (17 acres), Stubblefield (9 acres), Double Lake (21.5 acres), and Scott Ridge (6.8 acres combined—3.3 acres for entrance road and boat ramp, 3.5 acres for swim area and access road). Work includes mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, and cleanup at all roads, campsites, parking areas, visitor use areas, boat ramps, and swim areas. Services must be performed Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with offices closed for federal holidays. All grass must be cut to two inches in height and clippings removed from designated areas. Contractors are responsible for all equipment, materials, labor, transportation, and personal protective equipment, including hard hats meeting ANSI Z89.1-1997 standards.

The base period runs May 1 through September 30, 2026 for Cagle, Stubblefield, and Double Lake; Scott Ridge terminates September 15, 2026. The contract includes four one-year option periods. Service frequency is estimated at every two weeks, totaling approximately 9–10 service events per location, with quantities adjustable by up to two services at award based on fund availability.

Service Contract Act wage determinations apply, requiring prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits across multiple Texas counties. Performance standards require 100% adherence with no more than three reported non-compliance occurrences, monitored through bi-monthly quality assurance inspections. Evaluation follows lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria; the government intends to award without discussion to the lowest-priced offer achieving acceptable technical rating and acceptable or neutral past performance. Offerors must submit complete pricing for all items, Exhibit A (Performance Relevancy Questionnaire), technical capability synopsis, personnel and equipment specifications, insurance compliance confirmation, and acceptable past performance documentation. Questions were due April 28, 2026; prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from offer receipt.