Stewart pond mowing

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington Region seeks quotations for mowing services at Stewart Pond Disc Golf Course in Eugene, Oregon, with proposals due September 4, 2026. The procurement is a women-owned small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), with a size standard of $9.5 million.

Place of performance is the Stewart Pond Disc Golf Course within the West Eugene Wetlands, Eugene, Oregon. The contractor shall perform four complete mowing cycles annually during the growing season (approximately April through October), covering 26 acres per cycle for an estimated 520 acres per year. Vegetation must be cut to 4–6 inches in height with clippings evenly distributed. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, fuel, and materials; comply with environmental protection requirements for sensitive wetland and prairie habitat; obtain and maintain an Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor's License; and adhere to fire safety precautions and OSHA standards. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply to Lane County, Oregon, with rates for general services and maintenance workers ranging from $16.80 to $22.95 per hour plus $5.55 per hour fringe benefits.

The contract is firm fixed-price for one year with a five-year base performance period (September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2031). Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on past performance and price. Quotations must include past performance information on three similar projects completed as prime contractor within the last three years and a completed Standard Form 1449 price schedule. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026 from 10:00–11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time at the Stewart Pond Golf Parking lot. Questions are due 48 hours prior to solicitation close. No incumbent contractor is identified.