Grounds maintenance services for Riverside National Cemetery. -- S208

This solicitation seeks a firm‑fixed‑price indefinite‑quantity contract to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services at Riverside National Cemetery in California. The work includes turf and grass care, pest control, irrigation system maintenance, pond and drainage upkeep, twice‑daily trash removal, structure cleaning, and a one‑time pool‑pump upgrade, with a base year and up to four optional one‑year extensions. The contract is set‑aside for small businesses and will be awarded on a best‑value basis, emphasizing technical capability and past performance over price. • 12 CLINs covering mowing, fertilization, aeration, weed‑control, irrigation valve exercise, pond water‑quality testing, storm‑drain cleaning, trash‑service twice daily, and bi‑annual pressure washing of monuments. • Base‑year period runs 01 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2027; up to four additional one‑year options may be exercised, for a total possible term of five years. • Contractor must maintain extensive reporting (weekly work plans, quarterly system logs, annual soil‑test and pond‑water reports) and possess state pesticide‑applicator licenses, OSHA safety compliance, and required insurance.