Gardening Services

SOL #: 19NZ9526Q0001Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

US EMBASSY WELLINGTON

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Wellington, NZ-WGN, New Zealand

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7d0e75701df0468baea9c425139925a1/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 8, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Embassy Wellington is soliciting proposals for Gardening Services at U.S. Government properties in Wellington and Lower Hutt, New Zealand. This is an UNRESTRICTED Request for Quotations (RFQ) for comprehensive grounds maintenance. Quotations are due January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires comprehensive garden and grounds maintenance services, including:

Lawn care (cutting, edging, trimming, weeding, turf repair).
Flowerbed and planter maintenance.
Pruning, leaf removal, and debris removal.
Watering, fertilizing, and pest/disease control.
Special attention to heritage-listed trees protected under local plans.
The contractor must provide all necessary gardening supplies and equipment.
A Grounds Maintenance Plan is required within 30 days of contract award.

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
Period of Performance: One year from the date of award, with one one-year option to renew.
Quantities: Minimum order quantity of 500 square meters; maximum order quantity of 21,200 square meters.
Tax: Goods and Services Tax (GST) is not included in CLIN rates and will be priced as a separate line item.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations Due: January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Submission Method: Electronically to wellington.gsoprocurement@state.gov.
Format: Submissions must be in English, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, not exceeding 30MB per file.
Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest price and technical acceptability, along with a determination of contractor responsibility.
Key Submission Requirements: Completed SF-1449 and Section 1 Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, IRS Form W-14, Proof of SAM Registration, evidence of ability to perform (Project Manager, established business in NZ or plan to establish, SAM UEI, past performance/references), plan to obtain licenses and permits, and a strategic plan for services (work plan, equipment/supplies, quality assurance, insurance).