PNF McCall SO Lawn Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items, specifically "McCall SO Lawn Services." The acquisition is for housekeeping, landscaping, and groundskeeping services.

• The services include housekeeping, landscaping, and groundskeeping.

• Services are to be provided on an "up to 19 weeks per Start and Stop Order" basis.

• The scope of work is detailed in an accompanying Statement of Work (SOW).

• The contract period of performance spans multiple years, with a base year and four option years.

• Base Year: 06/19/2026 to 06/18/2027

• Option Year 1: 06/19/2027 to 06/18/2028

• Option Year 2: 06/19/2028 to 06/18/2029

• Option Year 3: 06/19/2029 to 06/18/2030

• Option Year 4: 06/19/2030 to 06/18/2031

• The offer due date is 06/12/2026 at 1500 MT.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference, which are attached.

• Addenda to these clauses may also be attached.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The issuing office is USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 6 in Ogden, UT.

• Delivery instructions are FOB Destination.

• The contract will be administered by USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 6.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, providing the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Idaho Counties of Adams, Elmore, Payette, Valley, and Washington. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor laws for service contracts.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology).
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes footnotes detailing specific conditions, such as applicability to computer employees, night/Sunday pay, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Provides information on paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage requirements (EO 13658).
• Outlines the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates (SF-1444).

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed the rates specified in this wage determination for all covered service employees. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations. It also informs bidders about potential additional costs related to specific conditions like hazardous work or night shifts.

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

To provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for multiple Payette National Forest locations, ensuring a healthy, clean, neat, and professional appearance.

• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, and pruning.

• Maintain grass height between 3 and 3.5 inches after mowing.

• Remove or mulch grass clippings.

• Edge sidewalks, driveways, and curbs.

• Trim grass and weeds around trees, shrubs, buildings, fence lines, and other obstacles.

• Repair or replace damaged plants (trees, shrubs, bushes) at contractor's expense.

• Seed, sprig, or sod areas damaged by vehicles, erosion, drought, rodents, or diseases.

• Perform general litter patrol and remove natural and man-made debris.

• Mow natural grassed areas to maintain a height of 8 inches.

• Apply fertilizer to lawn areas (not natural grassed areas) in June and early August.

• Apply fungicide to lawn areas (not natural grassed areas) in November to minimize snow mold.

• Aerate/thatch soil on lawn areas as needed.

• Perform weed control/removal in all lawns, shrub beds, ground-cover beds, flower beds, and graveled areas. No herbicides at the Daycare Center.

• Work will begin approximately May-June and be completed by October each year, for a period not to exceed 19 weeks.

• Locations include:

  • McCall Ranger District Office, 102 W Lake St, McCall, ID 83638
  • Krassel Ranger District Office, 500 N Mission St, Building 1, McCall, ID 83638
  • Payette NF Supervisor's Office, 500 N Mission St, Building 2, McCall, ID 83638
  • Payette NF Daycare Center, 500 N Mission St, Building 3, McCall, ID 83638

• Contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, and supplies.

• Equipment must be in good operable condition and carry a U/L listing.

• Contractor to supply fertilizers, grass seed, and herbicides at no additional cost, except for Government-Furnished items.

• Strict compliance with biobased product utilization requirements as per federal regulations and executive orders.

• Contractor must submit an Operation Plan for biobased product utilization within 30 days of award, which must be approved before work commences.

• Normal work hours are restricted at the Daycare Center (11:00 am - 2:00 pm) and flexible at other locations (9:00 am - 6:00 pm), subject to COR approval.

• Services are not required on Federal Holidays.

• Contractor must notify the COR when damaged areas appear and repair them within seven (7) calendar days.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Lawncare services for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS) at the Intermountain Region, McCall and Krassel Ranger District Offices, Payette National Forest Supervisors Office, and Daycare Center, Payette National Forest. The requirement includes a base item and consecutive option years.

• Lawncare services as detailed in C04 Attachment 2 – Statement of Work.

• Specific requirements are further detailed in various attachments, including:

  • C04 Attachment 2 – Statement of Work
  • C04 Attachment 3 – Wage Determination
  • C04 Attachment 4 – Past Performance Data Sheet
  • C04 Attachment 5 – Team Partner Consent Form
  • C04 Attachment 6 – Biobased Product List
  • C04 Attachment 7 – Equipment List

• Anticipated contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: One (1) base period and four (4) one-year option periods, not to exceed five (5) years and six (6) months in total duration.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Questions Due: June 9th, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST. Submit via email to adam.koepke@usda.gov.

• Answers Posted: On or around June 2nd, 2026.

• Solicitation Closes: June 12th, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.

• Submission Instructions: Submit quotes via email to Adam Koepke at adam.koepke@usda.gov, per 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

• Minimum Submission Documents: SF-1449 (signed), Schedule of Items, Technical Response (including Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price), Equipment List, Biobased Product List, and Past Performance Datasheet.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation methodology to determine the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include:

  • Factor 1 - Technical Approach: Assessed for ability to meet requirements and understanding of the SOW. Sub-factors include contractor-furnished property, sustainability, technical specifications, schedule, maintenance, supervision, security, qualifications, biobased products, and subcontractors.
  • Factor 2 - Past Performance: Assessed for likelihood of success based on recent and relevant performance. Ratings include Acceptable, Unacceptable, and Neutral (Unknown).
  • Factor 3 - Price: Not formally scored but is the primary evaluation factor for determining award. Offers must be complete and fair and reasonable. Options will be evaluated.

• Award Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be the best value, provided the technical approach is acceptable, past performance is acceptable or neutral, and the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

• Period for Acceptance of Offers: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but various small business provisions are listed (e.g., 52.219-4, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-14).

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.

• Offerors are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Exhibit # 1 - Equipment List," is an attachment to Solicitation Number: 1240LR26Q0032 for McCall SO Lawn Services. It is intended to list the equipment required for the services being solicited.

• The document title is "Equipment List."
• The main body of the document is a blank table intended to contain the equipment details.

Bidders should review this attachment to understand the specific equipment the government expects to be used or provided for the lawn services. This information may be relevant for assessing capability, developing pricing, and ensuring compliance with the solicitation requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Exhibit # 2 - Biobased Product List," is an attachment to Solicitation Number: 1240LR26Q0032 for McCall SO Lawn Services. It serves to list biobased products relevant to the solicitation.

• The document is titled "Biobased Product List."
• The content of the list itself is not provided in the visible portion of the document.

Bidders should review this attachment to understand any specific requirements or preferences related to the use of biobased products in the performance of the lawn services contract. This may impact product selection, sourcing, or reporting.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 5, a Past Performance Data Sheet, associated with Solicitation Number 1240LR26QXXXX for Janitorial Services at the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Supervisor's Office in Sparks, NV. Bidders are required to complete this form for each relevant project to provide past performance information.

• Name of Company that Performed Work (Prime or Subcontractor)
• Project Name
• Company/Agency Work was Done For
• Contract Number
• Contract Type (e.g., Fixed Price)
• Total Contract Value
• Completion Date or Anticipated Completion Date
• Contracting Officer (Name/Phone Number/Email)
• Project Manager or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (Name/phone number/email)
• Project Description

This form is crucial for bidders to detail their experience on previous, similar projects. The information provided will be used by the government to assess the bidder's past performance, which is likely a significant factor in the evaluation of proposals for this janitorial services opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 7 – Subcontractor Information and Consent Form," is required for major subcontractors and/or teaming partners. It serves to obtain consent for the release of past performance information to the prime contractor and the Government. This consent is necessary because past performance information concerning subcontractors cannot be disclosed to a private party (the prime contractor) without their consent.

• Firm Information: Name of the firm (subcontractor/teaming partner).
• Participation Details: Specifies the role (subcontractor or teaming partner) and the prime contractor or entity providing the proposal.
• Consent Statement: Acknowledges the Government's emphasis on past performance and grants permission to discuss past and present performance information with the prime contractor.
• Signatory Information: Requires signature, printed name, title, company name, address, and contact information of an authorized individual.
• Reference List: Bidders must identify three references for each major subcontractor/teaming partner. These references should be from entities the subcontractor has worked for (owners if they were the prime, or other prime contractors). References from the proposing offeror are not acceptable. The form requests contract number, title, description of role and work performed, and contact information for each reference.

This form is critical for any bidder intending to use major subcontractors or teaming partners. It must be completed and submitted as part of the proposal's past performance volume. Failure to submit this form for major subcontractors may prevent their past performance from being considered. Bidders should ensure their subcontractors provide accurate and relevant reference information as outlined in the form.