Ground Maintenance- USDA, ARS, SHRS, Miami, Florida

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to provide ground maintenance services at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Service located in Miami, Florida. The services will include biweekly maintenance of the grounds, removal of unwanted seedlings and root suckers, and disposal of vegetative debris. The contractor will be required to adhere to USDA compliance standards for herbicide use. The site visit is scheduled for February 27, 2026, and attendance is mandatory. • The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the grounds, including removing unwanted seedlings and root suckers. • The contractor will be required to adhere to USDA compliance standards for herbicide use. • The site visit is scheduled for February 27, 2026, and attendance is mandatory. • The contractor will be required to dispose of vegetative debris in a designated area. • The contractor will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the measurable height requirements (6 ft. branch clearance, 5 ft. shrub height, 2 ft. pond edge standard).