LANDSCAPE SERVICES AT NWS IN CHARLESTON, SC

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

This document outlines the requirements for a performance-based service contract for landscape maintenance at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Charleston, SC.

• Location: National Weather Service Forecast Office, 5777 S. Aviation Ave, Charleston, SC 29406 (approx. 5 acres).

• Services: Comprehensive landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed and insect control, edging, pruning, mulch replenishment, erosion control, and flower replacement.

• Frequency: Weekly mowing/trimming from March 1 to October 31; monthly (or as needed) from November 1 to February 28.

• Performance: Work must maintain healthy grass, shrubs, and plants, presenting a neat and professional appearance. Services are to be performed Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

• Inclement Weather: Scheduled services must be performed the next duty day without degradation.

• Quality Control: Contractor must establish and submit a written Quality Control Program (QCP) within 5 days of award.

• Performance Standards: Detailed guidelines are provided for mowing height, trimming, fertilization, weed/insect/mole/ant control, cleanup, mulching, pruning, flower replacement, and sprinkler system maintenance.

• Government Furnished: Electrical power will be provided.

• Contractor Furnished: All personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies are contractor-provided and must meet OSHA standards.

• Reporting: A Site Manager must be designated, with contact information provided to the TPOC. Annual schedules and plans must be submitted.

• Place: Charleston, SC.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (Date of Award to May 31, 2027) with four Option Years extending through May 31, 2031.

• Personnel: Site Manager must be available within 30 minutes to meet at the facility. All personnel must be experienced and trained in customer service.

• Materials: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials must be submitted within 10 days of award.

• Damage: Contractor is responsible for repairing any vehicle damage caused by negligence and for repairing/replacing sprinkler heads damaged by the contractor.

• Sprinkler System: Includes seasonal checks, winterization, and repair quotes upon approval.

• Cleanup: All debris must be removed from the property after services are provided.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (Revision No. 33, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the South Carolina counties of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on Service Contract Act-covered contracts in the specified geographic area. It outlines the legally mandated minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate their labor costs and ensure their proposals comply with federal labor laws.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal landscape services for the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Charleston, SC. The government intends to award a single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all-or-none basis.

• Provision of all supervision, labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for landscape services.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

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

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: Date of Award through 05/31/2027
  • Option Year 1: 06/01/2027 through 05/31/2028
  • Option Year 2: 06/01/2028 through 05/31/2029
  • Option Year 3: 06/01/2029 through 05/31/2030
  • Option Year 4: 06/01/2030 through 05/31/2031

• Place of Performance: National Weather Service Forecast Office, 5777 S. Aviation Ave, Charleston, SC. 29406.

• NAICS Code: 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5M.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to kirsten.keen@noaa.gov.

• Submission Deadline: No later than 10:00 AM MDT on Monday, June 8, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Experience, Certifications and licenses for personnel handling pesticides or herbicides, and Price.

• Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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

• A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Contact Arthur Patrick at arthur.partick@noaa.gov or 703-966-2529 to schedule.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• The attached SF18 form contains terms and conditions that quoters must comply with.