Weed Control Services ORD MDW DPA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 697DCK-26-R-00130
- Agency
- Southwestern Region Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Points of contact
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- Alicia M. Grant alicia.m.grant@faa.gov (404) 305-5085
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking weed control services for O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, and DuPage area facilities through solicitation number 697DCK-26-R-00130. The contractor must provide comprehensive weed control services including bare ground weed control, rights-of-way spraying, and control of eight designated invasive vegetation species during April and May of each contract year. Key requirements include submission of a detailed work plan for Contracting Officer approval, compliance with FAA Green Procurement guidelines utilizing environmentally preferable products, maintenance of herbicide use records, and provision of a one-year warranty on control effectiveness. Awards will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer based on evaluation criteria including minimum three weed control contracts valued at $75,000 or more completed within the past five years and past performance ratings of 4 or higher on customer satisfaction surveys. The deadline for submission of questions and requests for information was February 25, 2026, and proposals must be received by email to alicia.m.grant@faa.gov no later than March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730 with a $9.5 million size standard, and the incumbent contractor is Weedpatch Co., which previously held the contract for $67,697.56. The base contract period runs from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, with four optional one-year extensions extending through September 30, 2030, providing for up to five years of service delivery. The service area encompasses approximately 1.54 million total square feet across multiple facilities, including 814,478 square feet at O'Hare, 319,200 square feet at DuPage area facilities, and 402,089 square feet at Midway and associated remote sites. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation coverage with $25,000 employer's liability, general liability of $25,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per occurrence, and must comply with the Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determination requiring a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour for 2026. All work must be performed at facilities located in the Chicago area, including Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding municipalities in Cook, DuPage, and McHenry counties.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 Posted 3/10/26 to:
- Provide copy of 697DCK-26-R-00130 SIR Amendment 0001- Weed Control Svcs ORD MDW DPA with answers to submitted questions
- Provide Maps (Attachments J-6, a-f)
- Provide updated square footage data for Midway SSC. Attachment J-2 v2 attached
- Hereby extend the offer due date for this solicitation to March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT
*Submission of signed copy of this amendment is required for acknowledgement (Per SIR Amendment Block # 11).
Request for Offer/Solicitation # 697DCK-26-R-00130 for Weed Control Services for the FAA, Illinois O'Hare, Midway and DuPage Area Facilities.
To view the solicitation and applicable attachments for this procurement, please visit: https://sam.gov/. Select “Contract Opportunities" and then select "Search Contract Opportunities." You can input the solicitation number in the search field.
This is a firm, fixed price (FFP) procurement set as full and open competition and a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 561210, Facility Support Services.
QUESTIONS
All Questions/Requests for Information (RFI) must be emailed to alicia.prince@faa.gov (Contracting Officer) no later than February 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT to allow sufficient time to respond. Please include Solicitation/SIR # 697DCK-26-R-00130 in subject line of email correspondence. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the RFO process
Proposals must be received by email no later than the specified date and time listed in Section 8 of the SIR/Solicitation document, to the Contracting Officer at alicia.m.grant@faa.gov.
Any responses received after the closing date and time, may not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals.
This RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
697DCK-26-R-00130 SIR- Weed Control Svcs ORD MDW DPA
Attachment J-1- Statement of Work Weed Control ORD MDW DPA
Attachment J-2- Square Footage for ORD MDW DPA Weed Control
Attachment J-3- Wage Determination
Attachment J-4- Customer Satisfaction Survey
Attachment J-5- Contractor Staffing Questionnaire
NOTICE for informational purposes for Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.
Update #1 ·
Request for Offer/Solicitation # 697DCK-26-R-00130 for Weed Control Services for the FAA, Illinois O'Hare, Midway and DuPage Area Facilities.
To view the solicitation and applicable attachments for this procurement, please visit: https://sam.gov/. Select “Contract Opportunities" and then select "Search Contract Opportunities." You can input the solicitation number in the search field.
This is a firm, fixed price (FFP) procurement set as full and open competition and a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 561210, Facility Support Services.
QUESTIONS
All Questions/Requests for Information (RFI) must be emailed to alicia.prince@faa.gov (Contracting Officer) no later than February 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT to allow sufficient time to respond. Please include Solicitation/SIR # 697DCK-26-R-00130 in subject line of email correspondence. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the RFO process
Proposals must be received by email no later than the specified date and time listed in Section 8 of the SIR/Solicitation document, to the Contracting Officer at alicia.m.grant@faa.gov.
Any responses received after the closing date and time, may not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals.
This RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
697DCK-26-R-00130 SIR- Weed Control Svcs ORD MDW DPA
Attachment J-1- Statement of Work Weed Control ORD MDW DPA
Attachment J-2- Square Footage for ORD MDW DPA Weed Control
Attachment J-3- Wage Determination
Attachment J-4- Customer Satisfaction Survey
Attachment J-5- Contractor Staffing Questionnaire
NOTICE for informational purposes for Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.
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