USCG Academy North Atrium Landscaping Project

The United States Coast Guard Academy is seeking landscaping services to replace existing landscaping in the North Atrium of McAllister Hall in New London, Connecticut. The project involves removing aging and inconsistent plantings, replacing a failing brick patio, repairing concrete surfaces, and installing sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping featuring native, drought-tolerant plant species along with decorative hardscaping elements. The scope includes implementing weed barriers, long-life mulch, and modifying irrigation systems to create an aesthetically pleasing design that aligns with the Academy's environmental and maintenance standards. The government will award a firm-fixed price contract using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating proposals based on price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 18, 2025, from 12:30-3:30 PM EST, with quotes due by 10:30 AM EST on September 23, 2025, to Katherine.m.discenza@uscg.mil.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific budget amounts are not disclosed, offerors must provide detailed cost breakdowns including labor, materials, equipment, and other expenses in their firm-fixed price proposals. The contractor must complete all work within 30 days of receiving the notice to proceed, coordinating with the Facilities Engineering Division to minimize disruption to academic operations. Work will be performed at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy located at 31 Mohegan Avenue Parkway, New London, Connecticut, with the point of contact being CDR Avery Weston, Facilities Engineer.