Mowing, trimming, and general grounds maintenance at the Manchester Ranger District, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is issuing Solicitation 12444326Q0014 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for mowing and related maintenance of the GMF Manchester Administrative and Recreational Site (lawns, roadway sides, campground sites, and designated surrounding areas) from late April through mid‑October. The award will be a Total Small‑Business Set‑Aside under NAICS 561730 (Landscape Services) with a size standard of 9.5 employees. Offerors must submit a complete quotation on the provided Schedule of Items (Attachment 1), including pricing for the base period (award date 04/14/2027) and all option periods, and must price a possible six‑month extension under FAR 52.217‑8. Technical acceptability will be rated “acceptable” or “unacceptable” based on a detailed explanation of how the contractor will perform the Statement of Work (Attachment 2); a simple capability statement is insufficient. All required clauses (including Service Contract Act WD 2015‑4139 and DPAS rating) and completed attachment tabs are mandatory for a responsive offer. Evaluation will follow FAR 12.203 criteria, with award to the technically acceptable offer representing the best value, primarily determined by price. If the lowest‑priced offer is technically unacceptable, the evaluation will proceed to the next lowest price that meets technical and past‑performance standards. Respondents must provide pricing for every line item, address any SOW requirements they cannot meet, and ensure compliance with all solicitation provisions and documentation requirements.

Notice ID

55ad6762b18644e396279218be5cd5a1

Solicitation Number

12444326Q0014

NAICS Code

561730

Classification Code

S208