Spring Cleanup Lawn Mowing/Weed Whip/Fall clean up on the Deer River Ranger District Compound per statement of work.

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks spring cleanup, lawn mowing, weed whipping, and fall cleanup services at the Deer River Ranger District Compound in Deer River, Minnesota, with quotations due June 20, 2026, and questions due June 12 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns only.

Place of performance is the Deer River Ranger District office compound at approximately 1235 Division Street, Deer River, Minnesota 56636. The contract covers approximately 3 acres of designated lawn areas and runs for a base period from June 30 through October 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods exercisable at the Government's discretion through October 31, 2030. The contractor shall perform weekly mowing during peak growing season (May–September) and reduced frequency during dormant periods, maintain grass height at approximately 1.5–2 inches after mowing (not exceeding 4 inches at any time), and conduct site inspections at least weekly. Seasonal cleanups are required twice annually—spring in May and fall in September/October—each consisting of up to one full workday of labor and equipment, including debris removal and raking. The contractor provides all equipment, tools, and labor; must carry general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence naming the United States as an additional insured; and must comply with OSHA standards and USDA Forest Service environmental guidelines. Off-site disposal of accumulated leaves, branches, sticks, and debris is the contractor's responsibility and must be included in base pricing.

The NAICS code is 561730, Landscaping Services; PSC is S208, Housekeeping–Landscaping/Groundskeeping. Service Contract Act prevailing wages apply: Laborer at $22.80 per hour plus fringe benefits for Itasca County, Minnesota. Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and total price. Quotations must include a signed SF 1449, Schedule of Items, Experience Questionnaire, and detailed performance narrative. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days. No incumbent contractor exists.