DDWG GROUNDS MAINTENANCE / LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-personal grounds maintenance services at DLA Distribution Warner Robins. The goal is to maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance of the grounds, promoting healthy grass, trees, and shrubs, while ensuring a safe work environment.

The contractor shall provide comprehensive grounds maintenance, including:

• Maintain Improved Grounds: Mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, and pruning of shrubs, hedges, and other plants in designated improved areas (e.g., cantonment areas, parade grounds, schools, athletic areas, cemeteries, housing areas).
• Debris/Litter Policing: General litter patrol and removal of natural and man-made debris from improved grounds.
• Environmental Requirements: Adherence to hazardous materials management, spill control, and affirmative procurement programs. This includes obtaining approval for hazardous materials, maintaining an inventory, and submitting reports.
• Pesticide Application: Employees applying pesticides must have a current State of Georgia Certification of Competency.

Performance will be evaluated based on the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer's (CO) assessment of results against the Service Summary (SS) and Quality Control Plan (QCP). Key performance objectives include:

• Maintain Improved Grounds: Performance thresholds range from 'Excellent' (0 defects) to 'Unsatisfactory' (more than 5 defects).
• Maintain Semi-Improved Grounds: Similar performance thresholds as improved grounds.
• Maintain Un-Improved Grounds: Threshold of 'Excellent' (0 defects) to 'Unsatisfactory' (1 defect).
• Maintain Vegetative Beds, Inert Beds and related Areas: Performance thresholds range from 'Excellent' (0 defects) to 'Unsatisfactory' (more than 5 defects).
• Debris, Trash and Litter Policing: Performance thresholds range from 'Excellent' (0 defects) to 'Unsatisfactory' (more than 5 defects). Surveillance methods include customer complaints, 100% inspection, and periodic validation.

The growing season is considered to be March 1st through October 31st. Services are to be performed at DLA Distribution Warner Robins.

• Government Furnished Property: None will be provided.
• Government Services: Police and fire protection will be provided. Ambulance service is available on a cost reimbursement basis.
• Communication: Contractor must establish a telephone number/cell phone for primary communication.
• Solid Waste: Contractor must use existing bulk containers and adhere to base recycling programs.
• Reporting: Regular reports are required, including a monthly chemical spray report and a final hazardous materials inventory report.
• Personnel: Contractor employees must present a neat appearance, wear identification badges, and the on-site manager must be fluent in English.
• Safety: Contractor must maintain a safety program and limit mishaps. Compliance with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is required.
• Schedules: A weekly work schedule must be submitted to the COR by 4 PM EST on the last duty day of the week.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 4 - Schedule of Services.xlsx", appears to be a pricing sheet or schedule of services related to the opportunity. It details the costs associated with grounds maintenance and landscaping services over a base year and four option years.

• Services: Grounds Maintenance / Landscaping in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, provided from March through October.
• Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): 0001 for Base Year, 1001 for Option Year 1, 2001 for Option Year 2, 3001 for Option Year 3, and 4001 for Option Year 4.
• Quantity: 8 Months for each year.
• Pricing: The sheet indicates "FIRM-FIXED PRICE" for all line items. However, all unit prices and estimated total prices are listed as 0.0 for the Base Year and all Option Years.
• Material Number: V00013085 is associated with the service.

This document outlines the structure for pricing the grounds maintenance and landscaping services. Bidders should review this schedule to understand the expected service duration and the firm-fixed price structure. The zero values for pricing in this attachment may indicate that pricing details are to be provided by the bidder or are detailed elsewhere in the solicitation documents. Bidders must ensure their proposals align with the services and period of performance specified.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: Lists specific job titles and corresponding codes.
• Minimum Wage Rates: Specifies the hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (though specific benefit amounts are detailed later in the document).
• Geographic Area: Applies to Georgia Counties of Houston and Peach.
• Revision Information: This is Revision No. 30 of Wage Determination No. 2015-4495, with the last revision date of 12/03/2025.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), providing details on contractor obligations and minimum rates.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation and holidays based on years of service.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details applicable differentials for working with ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified area. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall contract compliance. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists the Points of Contact (POCs) for the DDWG Grounds Maintenance opportunity. It provides contact information for key government personnel involved in the contract.

• Assigned KO (Contracting Officer)
• Assigned AS (Administrative Specialist)
• Assigned COR/TPOC (Contracting Officer's Representative / Technical Point of Contact): Jarvis Rudolph, Telephone: (445) 737-3373, Email: jarvis.rudolph
• Assigned Depot Representative

Bidders should note the contact information for the COR/TPOC, Jarvis Rudolph, as this individual is likely a primary point of contact for technical questions or clarifications related to the performance of the grounds maintenance services.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

This document outlines the government's Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for grounds maintenance and landscaping services at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, GA (DDWG). It details the government's inspection and acceptance program to ensure contractor performance meets contract requirements, including quality and timeliness.

• Contracting Officer (KO): Overall responsibility for contract compliance and contractor treatment.
• Acquisition Specialist (AS): Liaison between KO, COR/TPOC/Evaluators, and the contractor.
• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Responsible for technical administration, government surveillance, maintaining quality assurance files, and coordinating with the contractor. The COR is not authorized to make contractual commitments.
• Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): Similar to COR, often appointed for multi-location services. Reports through the COR.
• Lead Evaluator & Evaluators: Technical experts responsible for inspection, documentation, and reporting contractor performance through the TPOC or COR.
• Quality Assurance Team (QAT): Comprised of all personnel involved in surveillance and oversight.

The contractor is responsible for overall performance quality through their Quality Control Plan (QCP), including monitoring, reporting, and correcting performance issues.

The QASP details a 7-step surveillance process (Identify, Review, Conduct, Document, Analyze, Report, File) and four surveillance methods: Direct Observation, 100% Inspection, Random Sampling, and Validated Customer Complaint.

Surveillance activities must be documented. Performance is reported via Non-Acceptable Performance Level (Non-APL) reports (using the Contract Oversight Surveillance Report - COSR) and Acceptable Performance Level (APL) reports. The COR/TPOC is responsible for submitting monthly "COR Reports" with these attachments in PIEE. The COR must inform the contractor of non-conformances within one working day. Contractors must submit Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) within 5 business days of request for non-conformances, which the COR/TPOC will review and accept or return for rework.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the mandatory procedures for contractors requiring Common Access Cards (CACs) for performance under this contract. It details the process for obtaining, controlling, and turning in Government-issued CACs, as well as establishing procedures for accountability.

• CAC Issuance: Contractors must have employees complete DLAH Form 1728, which is submitted to the COR or KO. Employees will then use the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) to verify account information and receive notification to obtain a CAC from a RAPIDS office.
• Notification: Within one business day of CAC issuance, contractors must notify the COR/KO via email, including the employee's name, issuance date, and expiration date.
• Control and Accountability: Contractors must establish procedures to ensure CACs are used only for contract performance, secured against unauthorized use, and that employees do not abuse or display them publicly.
• Lost or Stolen CACs: Procedures include immediate notification to the contractor, COR/KO, reporting to local police for a report, and subsequent reissue or new CAC application process.
• Expiring CACs: Contractors must notify the COR/KO at least 10 business days before expiration and follow the issuance steps for renewal, including turning in the old CAC.
• Turn-in Procedures: CACs must be turned in upon contract completion, termination, or employee reassignment. Turn-in can be via hand-carry to the COR/KO or by certified mail if co-location is not possible.
• Monthly Reporting: Contractors must submit a monthly report to the COR/KO validating the CAC log, listing employees issued CACs, and verifying continued need. This report must also include employees with CACs from other contracts.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the security and administrative requirements related to personnel access. Failure to comply with these CAC procedures can lead to contract violations, including work stoppages, invoice disapproval, withholding of payment, and negative reporting in CPARS. Bidders should factor these procedures into their resource planning and operational setup if awarded the contract.

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial grounds maintenance and landscaping services for DLA Distribution Warner Robins, GA (DDWG). The government is procuring services including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and debris removal.

• Grounds maintenance and landscaping services as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Services include mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and debris removal.

• Quoters must provide a technical capability statement, discuss personnel training and certifications, provide proof of insurance, and describe equipment to be used.

• A Georgia Commercial Applicator Pesticide license is required.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) purchase order.

• Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods.

• Base Period: April 6, 2026 - April 5, 2027

• Option Periods: April 6, 2027 - April 5, 2031

• This acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated procurement.

• Submission Deadline: March 30, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to brian.keckler@dla.mil. Subject: SP3300-26-Q-0085 Quotation – “Company Name”.

• Quotes must be submitted in three separate electronic files: Technical Capability (25 pages max), Past Performance (25 pages max), and Pricing & Administrative (no page limit).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Technically Acceptable Price process. Award will be based on the overall lowest priced quote that meets or exceeds acceptability standards for technical capability and past performance.

• Technical Capability and Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

• Prices will be evaluated for reasonableness and the lowest overall price will be the determining factor.

• Quoters must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the quote receipt date.

• This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-aside.

• Product Service Code (PSC): S208 (Housekeeping – Landscaping / Groundskeeping)

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million.

• A site visit is highly recommended and will be held on March 23, 2026, at Warner Robins AFB. Potential quoters must email Melvin Moore at Melvin.j.moore@dla.mil for a visitor's pass by March 18, 2026.

• Questions must be submitted via email to Brian Keckler at least four calendar days before the closing date. Answers will be posted as an amendment.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text. Key clauses include FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation), and FAR 52.216-1 (Type of Contract).

• Place of Performance: DLA Distribution Warner Robins, GA.