Grounds Maintenance Services for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Riggins ID

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing grounds maintenance services for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) Office in Riggins, Idaho.

• General: Non-personal services contract for grounds maintenance.

• Location: HCNRA Riggins office administrative site (7 acres), comprising a lower flat (approx. 3 irrigated acres) and an upper flat (approx. 4 un-irrigated acres).

• Lower Flat Services: Includes manicured lawn maintenance (mowing, edging, trimming), tree pruning, spring sprinkler system startup, and end-of-season sprinkler blowout. Tasks are estimated at 3 man-days per month.

• Upper Flat Services: Periodic maintenance of native vegetation, including mowing/trimming the RV area and areas around barns/outbuildings. Tasks are estimated at 2 man-days per job, with an estimated frequency of three times per season (May 1 - September 30).

• Seasonal Services: Includes annual pruning of apple trees (mid-December to mid-February) and sprinkler system maintenance.

• Short-Notice Services: Contractor must provide grounds maintenance on a man-day basis within 5 days of notification for unexpected needs.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Generally 95% for grounds maintenance tasks.

• Lawn Mowing: Frequency adjusted based on seasonal conditions to maintain a uniform, neat appearance. Maximum grass height not to exceed 6" (4" preferred). Clippings to be mulched if possible; otherwise, contractor must dispose of them.

• Edging: Performed at the time of mowing along sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and other hard surfaces.

• Trimming: Regular maintenance around trees, buildings, fence lines, etc. Damage to trees/shrubs from trimming must be repaired or replaced at no cost to the government.

• Security & Safety: Contractor personnel must comply with all security regulations, wear identification, undergo background checks, and report accidents within 24 hours.

• Performance Evaluation: Contractor performance will be rated and considered for future awards.

• Period of Performance: 1 Base Period (12 months) with 4 Option Years (12 months each). Base Period: August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027. Option Periods extend through July 31, 2031.

• Place of Performance: USDA Forest Service, Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Office, 1339 South Highway 95, Riggins, ID 83549.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) service contract.

• Contractor Work Plan: Required within 14 days of award.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Required within 14 business days of award.

• Contract Manager: Required, with designated alternate, available during government working hours.

• Bio-based Materials: Contractor shall utilize bio-based products where practical and submit documentation.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP): Dumpster for trash disposal, water, and electric power will be provided.

• Contractor Furnished Property: Contractor shall provide all necessary supplies, tools, materials, and equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers) and consumables (e.g., fuel, oil).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains a collection of photographs and satellite imagery of the U.S. Forest Service Riggins Office compound, located at 1339 Hwy 95 S, Riggins, ID 83549. The images provide a visual overview of the property, including the main office, warehouse, RV area, fenced pasture, and surrounding terrain.

• Satellite image showing the overall layout of the compound and property boundaries.
• Photographs depicting the entrance, main office building, warehouse, employee parking, RV area, barn, outbuildings, and a ditch on the eastern edge of the property.
• Captions describe the views and identify key features within each image.

This attachment provides visual context for the physical location and facilities associated with the opportunity. Bidders can use these images to understand the site conditions, layout, and existing infrastructure, which may be relevant for site visits, logistical planning, or understanding the scope of potential work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for specific geographic areas. This determination is relevant for contractors performing services for the federal government in the specified region.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5511, Revision No.: 28
• Date of Last Revision: 3/30/2026
• Area: Idaho Counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Shoshone.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their required minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific fringe benefit rates (Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave) are detailed, along with provisions for Vacation and Holidays.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under the Service Contract Act in the specified Idaho counties. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall cost of performance. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for Grounds Maintenance Services for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) seven-acre compound in Riggins, ID. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Grounds maintenance services including landscape maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs.

• Cleanup of green debris over the period of performance.

• Periodic tasks: brush/fine grasses trimming, tree pruning, spring startup of sprinkler system, and blowing out sprinklers at the end of the irrigating season.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is detailed in ATCH-2.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price contract.

• Period of Performance (POP): 1 July 2026 through 30 June 2031, consisting of one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 561730 – Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $9,000,000.00.

• Offers are due by 9 July 2026, 3:00pm Pacific Time, via email to thomas.hammerle@usda.gov.

• Quotations must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal) and Volume II (Price Proposal).

• Evaluation will be based on best value to the Government, considering price and other factors, using a simplified approach based on FAR Part 12.

• Key evaluation factors for the Technical Proposal include Past Performance and Technical Capability.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration in SAM.gov.

• Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 561730 – Landscaping Services.

• Small Business Size Standard: $9,000,000.00.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions that bidders must adhere to.

• A site survey is offered from 15-18 June 2026; appointments must be scheduled with Lynn Demerse.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 6 July 2026, 3:00pm Pacific Time, to Thomas Hammerle.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) structure and pricing schedule for the solicitation. It details the services to be performed, quantities, units of issue, unit prices, and total amounts for each period of performance.

• Period of Performance (POP): Spans from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, divided into one base period and four option periods, each 12 months long.
• Services/Supplies: Includes various grounds maintenance tasks such as regular mowing, edging, trimming, seasonal maintenance, sprinkler system startup and blowout, and short-notice grounds maintenance.
• CLIN Structure: Items are organized by CLINs (e.g., 0001, 0002, 1001, 2001, etc.) corresponding to specific services and performance periods.
• Pricing: Fields for Unit Price and Total Amount are provided for each CLIN, with some items noted as 'Not Separately Priced'.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific services required, the quantities and frequency of those services, and to prepare their pricing proposals. Bidders must submit pricing for all CLINs as the government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.