Landscaping/Grounds Services - US Embassy Kingston

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance services for the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, and the adjacent Colin Powell Plaza facility. The effort includes routine grounds upkeep, trash container management, irrigation system support, fish‑pond care, pollinator garden design, and periodic replacement of vegetation and aquatic life. The contract will be structured with a base‑year fixed‑price CLIN and up to four optional one‑year extensions, with separate CLINs for two supervisory positions, additional hours, and optional off‑site storage. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, and insurance documentation as required, and must adhere to U.S. State Department security vetting and insurance standards. • Routine landscaping, mowing, pruning, and weed control at two sites (Embassy compound & Colin Powell Plaza) • Management of 30‑gallon trash containers (12 at NEC, 6 at Colin Powell Plaza) including liners and quarterly sanitization • Provision, installation, and maintenance of irrigation hoses, portable sprinklers, and ensuring 7 cm water penetration • Fish‑pond maintenance: semi‑annual deep cleanings, relocation/storage of koi, daily feeding, and replacement of dead fish/plant material • Design, installation, and upkeep of two native‑species pollinator gardens (one‑time installation line item) • Two supervisory CLINs (one baseline supervisor, optional second) and a 240‑hour “Additional Hours” CLIN for expanded workloads • Requirement to price off‑site storage as a contingency (on‑site 10 × 12 ft and 12 × 15 ft sheds available) • Compliance with security vetting (RSO checks, police reports) and insurance (Department of State as additional insured) • Small‑business set‑aside (100 %); subcontracting plan not required unless needed.