Landscaping Services - Fort Lauderdale FL

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for Landscaping Services at its Invasive Plant Research Lab in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. Quotations are due March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The objective is to provide comprehensive landscaping services to maintain a satisfactory facility condition and professional appearance at the USDA ARS Invasive Plant Research Lab. Key tasks include:

• General Tasks: Verification of site conditions, provision of adequate labor, routine maintenance of government-provided equipment, safeguarding government-furnished property, and coordination with government personnel. A written Site Safety Plan is required within 10 calendar days of contract award.
• Specific Weekly Tasks: Mowing approximately 50,000 sq ft, edging and trimming around 5,000 linear feet, weed eating in inaccessible areas, pruning approximately 3,000 linear feet of bushes and trees, hand weeding, and variable pesticide application (approx. 5,000 sq ft) in specific areas.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
• Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year, with four (4) 12-month option years, for a potential total duration of five years.
• Place of Performance: USDA ARS Invasive Plant Research Lab, 3225 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7719. Services are to be performed Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS code is 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5M.
• Wage Determination: Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-4535, Revision No. 34, for Broward County, FL, applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Invoicing: Monthly, in arrears, via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Submission & Evaluation

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotations will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Past performance will be evaluated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable" using government sources and CPARS ratings from the last three years.
• Required Documentation: Offerors must submit pricing for all Contract Line Items (CLINs) as requested in Attachment 4 (Schedule and Transmittal Summary), along with summary information, responsive quotation sections, and pricing details.
• Quotation Due: March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
• Inquiries: All inquiries must be submitted via email to the primary contact up to 48 hours prior to the due date. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

Special Requirements & Notes

• Site Visit: An encouraged site visit is scheduled for March 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET at the performance location. Contact Allen Dray (allen.dray@usda.gov) for site directions only.
• Personnel: Contractor personnel must obtain Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Cards within 15 days of award, be easily recognizable, and comply with facility regulations. No minors or pets are permitted.
• Insurance: Mandatory insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, General Liability, and Automobile Liability. Proof of insurance is required within 5 calendar days of award.
• Offerors are responsible for monitoring sam.gov for all updates and amendments to the solicitation.