U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo - Gardening and External Grounds Maintenance Services for the Official Residence
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 U.S. Consulate General São Paulo is soliciting quotations for Gardening and External Grounds Maintenance Services for its Official Residence in São Paulo, Brazil. This Firm-Fixed Price contract, issued under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, covers comprehensive exterior cleaning and landscaping. The acquisition is Unrestricted. Quotations are due May 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM (local time).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide extensive exterior cleaning and landscape maintenance services. Key deliverables include:
- Maintenance of grass, shrubbery, garden areas, and trees.
- Complete building exterior cleaning, including walls and windows.
- Lawn care (cutting, edging, trimming, weeding, turf repair).
- Pruning of various plant types and leaf removal.
- Debris removal from maintained areas.
- Watering, fertilizing, and liming of soil.
- Gutter cleaning and maintenance of potted plants.
- Cleaning of exterior bathroom facilities and pool cleaning services.
- Pest and disease control.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13).
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with four 1-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Solicitation Number: RFQ 19BR9326Q0016.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is determined technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. The Government intends to award based on initial quotations without discussions.
- Quotations Due: May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM (local time).
- Submission: Electronically to saopauloprocurement@state.gov and goncalvesjp@state.gov. Submissions must be in English, complete, in specified formats (MS Word/Excel 2007/2010, Adobe PDF), and include "RFQ 19BR9326Q0016" in the email subject line.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Pricing Schedule, Representations and Certifications, Section 3 (Technical Quotation Requirements), and proof of SAM registration.
- SAM Registration: Required prior to award; offerors are encouraged to register immediately.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Pre-Quotation Site Visit: May 13, 2026, at the US Official Residence. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Contact Juliana Goncalves (goncalvesjp@state.gov) by May 11, 2026, to arrange attendance.
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, to saopauloprocurement@state.gov.
- Point of Contact: Juliana Goncalves (goncalvesjp@state.gov).