Spring Cleanup Lawn Mowing/Weed Whip/Fall clean up on the Deer River Ranger District Compound per statement of work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Experience Questionnaire required for potential bidders to complete and submit as part of their proposal. It is designed to gather information about a contractor's past performance, capabilities, and resources to assess their suitability for the contract.

• Contractor Information: Name, address, telephone number, UEI, and email.
• Experience: Years of experience in the line of work and as a prime/sub-contractor.
• Past Projects: Details of projects completed within the last three years, including contract amount, description, completion date, and contact information for the project owner.
• Current Commitments: A list of concurrent contractual commitments.
• Performance History: Questions regarding failure to complete work or work completed under a performance bond.
• Organization & Staffing: Information on available workforce, employee status, and progress rates.
• Key Personnel Experience: Details on the experience of principal individuals within the business.
• Equipment: A list of equipment planned for use, including a maintenance plan.
• Quality Control & Safety: Description of inspection procedures, quality control, safety plan, and use of bio-based products.
• Certification: A statement certifying the completeness and correctness of the information provided.

Bidders must accurately complete all sections of this questionnaire to demonstrate their experience and capability to perform the work described in the solicitation. Failure to provide complete and satisfactory information may impact the evaluation of their proposal.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, issued under the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to federal contracts in specific areas of Minnesota (Aitkin, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine counties).

This document is crucial for potential bidders on federal service contracts in the specified Minnesota counties. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to various categories of employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must review this determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws if awarded a contract.

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

To maintain all designated lawn areas within the Deer River Ranger District office compound, ensuring a neat and professional appearance.

• Routine Mowing and Trimming: Maintain grass height not exceeding 4 inches, cut to 1.5-2 inches after mowing. Perform weekly during peak season (May-September) and as needed during other periods. Inspect weekly for overgrown grass. Direct clippings away from structures and remove from sidewalks and pavement. Trim around obstacles for clean edges.

• Seasonal Clean-Up Services: Two services per year (spring and fall). Each clean-up includes up to 8 hours of labor and equipment. Scope includes removal and disposal of debris, raking/blowing, edging, weed/thatch removal, and site preparation for neatness and hazard prevention.

• Grass height not to exceed 4 inches.

• Site to be left neat and free of debris on hard surfaces.

• Deficiencies must be corrected within 48 hours of notification.

• Failure to meet standards may result in payment deductions or contract remedies.

• Base Period: 2026 (May 15 – October 31, or as growing season dictates).

• Option Periods: Four one-year options (2027-2030).

• Location: Deer River Ranger District office compound (approx. 1235 Division Street, Deer River, MN).

• Areas to Maintain: Approximately 3 acres, including areas around buildings, garages, bunkhouse, island, road frontage, and tree line edges.

• Comply with OSHA safety standards and use low-impact practices.

• No chemicals (herbicides) required unless specified by COR.

• Coordinate with District staff and notify COR at least 24-48 hours in advance of services.

• Services not required during unsafe inclement weather; rescheduling allowed.

• Contractor to provide all necessary equipment, tools, fuel, and labor. Equipment must be well-maintained and muffled.

• Maintain general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation. The U.S. must be named as an additional insured.

• Bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit.

• Contact Adam Myers at adam.myers@usda.gov or 218-246-3458x458 for site visit arrangements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" for the State of Minnesota, specifically for the counties of Aitkin, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, and Pine. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Lists numerous occupations with corresponding "OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE" and "RATE".
• Includes "Fringe Benefits Required" which are detailed further in the document.
• Specifies minimum wage rates for each listed occupation.
• Notes Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments for federal contractors.
• Outlines provisions for Vacation and Holidays.
• Details the "Conformance Process" for unlisted occupations.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing a contract in the specified area of Minnesota. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall cost estimations. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Items detailing the services and estimated quantities for a "Lawn Mowing" project for the Deer River Ranger District, Chippewa NF. It outlines the pricing structure for a base year and four option years.

• Services: Spring Clean Up, Lawn Mowing/Weed Whip, Fall Clean Up.
• Units: Primarily "EA" (Each) for clean-up services and "EA" for mowing services, with an estimated quantity of 25 for mowing.
• Period of Performance:
  • Base Year: 06/30/2026 - 10/31/2026
  • Option Year 1: 05/15/2027 - 10/31/2027
  • Option Year 2: 05/15/2028 - 10/31/2028
  • Option Year 3: 05/15/2029 - 10/31/2029
  • Option Year 4: 05/15/2030 - 10/31/2030
• Contract Type: Award anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract.

This document provides potential bidders with the specific services required, the estimated quantities for each service, and the proposed schedule for the contract. Bidders will need to use this information to prepare their pricing proposals, ensuring they account for the unit prices and estimated quantities for each period of performance. The "TOTAL $" fields are to be filled out by the bidder.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically lawn care services for the Deer River Ranger District office compound in Deer River, MN. The services include routine mowing, trimming, edging, and seasonal clean-ups, all to be performed in a safe and efficient manner, complying with applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Maintain designated lawn areas to ensure a neat, professional appearance.

• Services include routine mowing, trimming, edging (as needed), and seasonal clean-ups.

• Work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA standards and USDA Forest Service guidelines for environmental protection.

• Anticipated award is a firm-fixed price requirements contract.

• Contract structure includes one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, for a total duration not exceeding five (5) years.

• This announcement constitutes the solicitation; separate written solicitations will not be issued.

• Quotations are requested and will be evaluated based on total price for the base period and all option periods.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method.

• Technical acceptability will assess the offeror's ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding.

• Past performance will be evaluated using a rating system (Acceptable, Neutral, Unacceptable).

• Offers are to be submitted to Debra.Derickson@usda.gov by June 20th, 2026.

• Questions are due by June 12th, 2026.

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

• The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 561720.

• All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation.

• Attachment A: Solicitation Terms and Conditions (includes applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria).

• Attachment B: Schedule of Items.

• Attachment C: Statement of Work.

• Attachment D: Experience Questionnaire.

• Attachment E: Wage Grade.

• Service Contract Labor Standards may apply; wage determinations for Itasca County, MN are attached. Offerors must request additional wage determinations no later than two days before solicitation close.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for housekeeping, landscaping, and groundskeeping services for the Deer River Ranger District Compound. The services include spring clean-up, lawn mowing, weed whipping, and fall clean-up.

• Spring clean-up, lawn mowing/weed whip, and fall clean-up services.

• Services to be performed at the Deer River Ranger District Compound.

• Detailed scope of work is provided in an attached statement of work.

• The period of performance for the base year is 06/30/2026 to 10/31/2026.

• Option periods extend performance through 10/31/2030, with specific start and end dates for each option year (e.g., Option 1: 05/15/2027 to 10/31/2027, Option 2: 05/15/2028 to 10/31/2028, Option 3: 05/15/2029 to 10/31/2029, Option 4: 05/15/2030 to 10/31/2030).

• Product/Service Code: S208.

• NAICS Code: 561720 (Cleaning Services) with a size standard of $22 million.

• Offer Due Date: 06/20/2026 at 1700 CT.

• Solicitation Number: 12444626Q0049.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. Specific set-aside categories are listed but not checked (e.g., Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, 8(a)).

• The solicitation is issued by USDA-FS CSA East 7 in Atlanta, GA.

• The point of contact for solicitation information is Debra Derickson at 715-362-1300 ext. 310.