U. S. Consulate Merida – Landscaping Services for the Principal Officer’s Residence

The U.S. Department of State's Consulate General in Merida, Mexico is soliciting landscaping services for the Principal Officer's Residence through Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 19MX5225Q0021. The procurement covers comprehensive landscaping maintenance services including planting, edging, trimming, pest control, and landscape restoration across various property areas such as concrete surfaces, patio areas, pool surroundings, vehicle parking areas, and tree-lined spaces. Contractors must submit a detailed Landscaping Plan, provide all necessary equipment and materials, maintain comprehensive general liability coverage of 500,000 Mexican Pesos, and comply with local worker's compensation laws and safety regulations. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis to responsible companies submitting acceptable offers, with evaluation based on initial quotations without discussion unless discussions are needed with companies in the competitive range. Prospective offerors must possess a Commercial and Government Entity Code (NCage), be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and comply with NDAA 899 requirements, with quotations due by September 5, 2025, at 17:00 CST.

This solicitation operates without any set-aside designation and is unrestricted to all qualified contractors. The contract encompasses a 12-month performance period for regular landscaping services, with work to be performed between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM through weekly visits lasting one to two days. Additionally, the scope includes lawn restoration services to replace missing grass, with pricing required per square meter for up to 400 square meters of restoration upon request. The place of performance is the Principal Officer's Residence located at Calle 33 # 378-A x 6 Montebello in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, with the government providing water, storage location, water spigots, and trash disposal areas to support the landscaping operations. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days of invoice receipt for authorized services performed.