Grounds Maintenance Services- Chicago ARTCC, Aurora, IL
Overview
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in Aurora, IL. This Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance. Proposals are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and transportation for grounds maintenance. Services include grass cutting, edging, weeding, fertilization, vegetation cutting, under-brushing removal, tree and shrub pruning, and collection/disposal of litter and trash. Specific tasks involve maintaining grass height (2-3 inches), precise edging, plant/shrub pruning (April and June), cultivation and mulching of beds, fertilization, raking (October), and tree/shrub/bush pruning (April and October). Herbicide use requires approval and licensed application. The contractor must adhere to environmental compliance, including using environmentally preferable products and diverting a minimum of 50% of non-hazardous waste. A quality control program is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Base year from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four (4) additional option years, extending performance through September 30, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS: 561730 (Landscaping Services), Size Standard: $9.5 million
- Site Visit: Scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. Registration is required (details in Section B of SIR).
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT, via email to alicia.m.grant@faa.gov.
- Proposals Due: March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT, via email to alicia.m.grant@faa.gov.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation terms. Evaluation factors include Past Experience and Past Performance (assessed via Customer Satisfaction Surveys), with pricing evaluated for reasonableness and realism.
Additional Notes
Potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation includes a Wage Determination (Attachment J-2) for labor cost estimation, a Customer Satisfaction Survey (Attachment J-3) for past performance, and a Contractor Staffing Questionnaire (Attachment J-4) for security and badging requirements.