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The AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Grounds Maintenance with 4 Option Years in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 04 Aug 2026 and is scheduled to close on 28 Aug 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 146518489, while the tender notice number is 1232SA26Q0977 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Grounds Maintenance with 4 Option Years
Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 04 Aug 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146518489
Document Ref. No.: 1232SA26Q0977
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Questions and Answers.
Q1: Shrub and Hedge Trimming Frequency - Is shrub and hedge trimming limited to the four (4) scheduled annual services, or must the contractor include additional trimming, when needed, within the firm-fixed annual price?
A1: Trimming in the 4 scheduled services should suffice.
Q2: Fertilizer and Weed-Control Requirements - Is the contractor responsible for furnishing all fertilizer and weed-control products? If so, are there required product specifications, application rates, target weeds, approval requirements, or application records beyond using a combination product suitable for Bermuda and St. Augustine grass?
A2: Fertilizer is not required and weed control is covered in another contract.
Q3: Debris and Clipping Disposal: SOW Section 3.0 states the contractor is responsible for the disposal of all trash, debris, and grass clippings. Is there an established on-site area for the disposal of organic materials (clippings/limbs), or is the contractor required to haul all organic waste to an off-site commercial landfill?
A3: Contractor is required to haul oof trash debris and organic materials to large to fit in our dumpsters.
Q4: Schedule Discrepancy: The Grounds Maintenance Schedule in Section 4.0 lists 37 total mows but 38 total trash pickups, specifically showing a pickup in January when no mowing is scheduled. Is the January pickup intended to be a stand-alone site policing service, or should it coincide with other scheduled tasks?
A4: 37 total mows and trash pickups should be total. The 38th trash pickup can be removed.
Q5: Personnel Security Requirements: The facility is identified as the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory. Beyond the standard SAM registration and site visit requirements, are there specific facility-level security clearances or background checks required for on-site subcontractor personnel?
A5: The facility is secured by a fence that is operated by the front office. ...
Notice ID: 1232sa26q0977
Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: agricultural research service
Office: usda ars afm apd
Product Service Code: s208 - housekeeping- landscaping/groundskeeping
NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services
Inactive Dates: sep 12, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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