Snow Removal/Deicing and Grounds Maintenance Services are required at the FAA Chicago ARTCC in AURORA IL.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for comprehensive snow removal, deicing, and grounds maintenance services at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) located in Aurora, Illinois. The procurement encompasses two primary service areas: snow and ice management for approximately 37,000 square yards of parking lots and facility grounds, requiring snow removal within two hours when accumulation reaches two inches, and year-round grounds maintenance including grass cutting, edging, fertilization, pruning, and debris collection. The contractor must provide specialized equipment including two front-end loaders, two snowplows, dump trucks, and a mandatory 4-wheel ATV with plow, while adhering to environmental requirements and maintaining grass at 2-3 inch heights. This firm-fixed price procurement falls under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and requires compliance with prevailing wage determinations for Illinois Counties of Cook, DuPage, and McHenry. The solicitation response deadline is September 12, 2025, with a contract performance period beginning October 1, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sole source procurement with a size standard of $9.5 million. No current incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documentation. The contract structure includes a base year beginning October 1, 2025, plus four option years, extending the potential performance period through 2030 for grounds maintenance and through the winter seasons for snow removal services. The procurement covers facility operations at the Chicago ARTCC in Aurora, Illinois, requiring the contractor to maintain critical infrastructure access for air traffic control operations while ensuring compliance with security, fire safety, and operational requirements. Contractors must demonstrate capability to perform work during administrative hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday, with potential holiday and emergency response obligations for snow removal services.