Tiered Solicitation for Ft Missoula Grounds Maintenance Base plus 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide grounds maintenance services at the Fort Missoula National Cemetery in Montana. The services include improved turf maintenance, ornamental maintenance, leaf collection, and floral removal. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with options to extend. The contractor will be required to provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to perform the services. The government reserves the right to evaluate quotations from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) first, and then from other small businesses if adequate competition is not received. • The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the grounds, including mowing, trimming, aeration, dethatching, and fertilizing. • The contractor will also be responsible for removing leaves and flowers, and performing other related tasks. • The contract will include options for additional services, such as soil amendments, turf insect control, and tree pruning. • The contractor will be required to provide a certification of compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. • The government reserves the right to inspect the work and require the contractor to correct any deficiencies.