Sector Humboldt Bay Grounds Maintenance Service

The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard seeks grounds maintenance services for Sector Humboldt Bay in McKinleyville, California, with proposals due May 19, 2026. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is McKinleyville, CA 95519. The contractor shall maintain approximately 8 acres of lawns and grounds at the 13-acre facility, performing grass cutting and mowing twice monthly year-round (completed within two days of scheduling), monthly edging along paved surfaces and cultivated areas, trimming around trees and shrubs, shrub and plant pruning as needed, surface drainage maintenance, leaf and debris removal, sweeping of paved areas, and weed control using hand-pulling or EPA-approved chemicals. All debris and waste must be removed and disposed off-site in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Grass heights must be maintained between 1.5 and 4 inches without scalping, rutting, or damaging vegetation, structures, or vehicles.

The contractor must hold a current California State Contractor License (C-27 Landscaping and C-61/D-49 Tree Service), a California Qualified Applicator License, and a Humboldt County Agriculture Department Chemical Applicator License. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with advance notice and Contracting Officer's Representative approval required for weekend or holiday work. Monthly walk-through inspections with the Coast Guard Housing Representative are mandatory.

The contract includes an initial 6-month base period from October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 and four optional 12-month renewal periods extending through March 31, 2031. The NAICS code is 56173, Landscaping Services; PSC is S208, Housekeeping–Landscaping/Groundskeeping. Contractor must maintain active SAM.gov registration and comply with OSHA standards and California safety regulations.