Grounds Maintenance and Pest Control
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for Grounds Maintenance and Pest Control Services at the Massena Border Patrol Station in Massena, NY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotations are due by April 3, 2026, at 3 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires comprehensive grounds maintenance and pest control services in accordance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Statement of Work (SOW). Services include:
- Grounds Maintenance: Cleaning, grass mowing, shrubbery trimming, weed control, fertilizing, watering, leaf removal, tree branch removal, and parking lot sweeping. The scope covers approximately 413,820 sq ft of land/ground maintenance area, including a 30-acre compound/perimeter, and specific grounds areas for the Main Station (~250,204 sq ft) and Parking Garage.
- Pest Control: Development and implementation of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan for the Massena Border Patrol Station, covering approximately 23,648 sq ft of pest control areas within the Main Station. Detailed task frequencies are provided in Attachment B, and facility specifics (e.g., 24/7/365 operation, building sizes) are in Attachment A.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance:
- Base: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027 (12 months)
- Option: June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2028 (12 months)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product/Service Code: S208 - Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services.
- NAICS: 561730, Size Standard: $10.0 Million.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotations in three separate documents to Kirk Hunt (kirk.w.hunt@cbp.dhs.gov):
- Technical Quotation: A brief explanation of the offeror's ability to satisfy the SOW and prior experience.
- Pricing: An Excel spreadsheet (attached to the solicitation).
- Signed SF 1449: A signed copy of 70B03C26Q00000091 (Block 17 and Block 30 of Page 1). All documents must be compatible with Microsoft Word or Excel or viewable in Adobe Acrobat, with a total file size not exceeding 5 megabytes. Quotations must include the organization's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov.
Evaluation and Award
Award will be made via Best Value Trade Off, meaning it may not be awarded to the lowest-priced or best technically evaluated offer. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary. Initial proposals should contain the offeror's best price, delivery, and a complete technical quotation.
Key Dates
- Quotations Due: April 3, 2026, at 3 PM MST.
- Published Date: March 24, 2026.
Additional Notes
Bidders must adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD 2015-4169, Revision 32) for the Service Contract Act, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the relevant New York counties. This is crucial for accurate labor cost calculations.