Memphis Landscaping

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

To obtain grounds maintenance services for the Memphis Internal Revenue Service/Enterprise Computer Center Campus (MIRSC) through a performance-based contract.

• Provides for two major functional areas: Basic Services and Additional Services.

• Basic Services are recurring and will be provided at a firm-fixed monthly price. The contractor determines the frequency and methods, but must submit a monthly schedule to the COR.

• Additional Services are on-demand, authorized by fixed-price work orders based on fixed hourly rates. There is no guarantee of Additional Services being ordered.

• Contractor is responsible for all supervision, support, equipment, labor, materials, personnel, subcontractors, supplies, tools, and transportation (unless Government-furnished).

• Services are performance-based, with requirements stated in terms of desired results and associated quality standards.

• Specific performance standards are detailed for Basic Services, including grass cutting (uniform height not exceeding 4 inches, free of scalping/rutting/bruising), edging (clear zone of half inch wide by one inch deep), plant and shrub pruning, cultivation, mulching, fertilization, weed eradication, ditch/curb cleaning, fence line maintenance, raking, irrigation, grassing (up to 10 sq ft), and insect/pest/disease/wildlife control.

• Grounds maintenance is defined as healthy, evenly cut green grass, neatly edged, weed-free, with well-manicured beds, healthy plants/flowers, straight trees, and grounds free of debris.

• Location: Memphis Internal Revenue Service/Enterprise Computer Center Campus (MIRSC), 5333 Getwell Road, Memphis, TN 38118.

• The facility consists of approximately 109 acres.

• Normal working hours for grounds maintenance are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, excluding Federal holidays. Herbiciding and mulching in courtyards are performed on Saturdays from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

• Contractor must provide onsite project management and supervision. The Project Manager and Supervisor(s) must be fluent in English.

• Contractor must implement an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor must adhere to all OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local environmental, health, and safety rules and regulations.

• Contractor must use biobased and EPA-designated products for landscaping services.

• Personnel must meet specific qualifications, including English fluency and relevant experience. Project Managers require at least three years of experience and a certification.

• Contractor must submit an Emergency Procedures Plan.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all chemicals must be maintained and submitted.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be provided.

• Biobased product purchasing data must be reported annually.

• Contractor must coordinate with the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractor for irrigation.

• Additional Services require specific ordering processes and may have ceiling prices.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This notice is issued solely for market research purposes to identify qualified and interested firms capable of providing comprehensive landscaping services. It is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses will help determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business or 8(a) competitive set-aside.

The Government anticipates a follow-on requirement for landscaping services at the Memphis Internal Revenue Service/Enterprise Computer Center Campus (MIRSC) in Memphis, TN. The facility covers 109 acres and includes lawn, trees, ponds, natural areas, roads, and sidewalks. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 - Landscaping Services, with a size standard of $9.4 Million.

The contractor will be responsible for all supervision, administrative and technical support, equipment, labor, management, materials, personnel, subcontractors, supplies, tools, and transportation necessary to provide comprehensive landscaping services on a recurring basis.

Interested firms must submit a capability statement (limited to two pages) including:

• Company name

• UEI Number

• Business Size under NAICS 561730

• Current SBA 8(a) certification status

• Relevant past performance within the last 5 years

• Geographic capability to perform services at the specified location

• Point of Contact Information

• Submit electronically via email to Dr. Carolyn Bennett at carolyn.d.bennett@irs.gov.

• Due Date: March 09, 2026, by 10:00 A.M. EST.

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

This is for informational and planning purposes only. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. The Government reserves the right to use this information for acquisition planning and strategy decisions, including determining if the requirement will be set aside for 8(a) or small business, or procured using another method.