Gardening, and pool maintenance services at US Embassy Residences

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a contractor to provide gardening and pool maintenance services at the U.S. Embassy Residences in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The contractor will be responsible for performing tasks such as lawn care, pruning, fertilization, and pest control. The contractor will also be required to provide specialized labor and materials to perform the care and maintenance of the swimming pool. The contract is for a period of 12 months, and the contractor will be paid a fixed price per month for standard services that have been satisfactorily performed. • The contractor will be required to provide all necessary equipment and materials. • The contractor will be required to have a trained horticulturist with experience in the local climate and soil conditions to give technical guidance to the contractor's workforce. • The contractor will be required to develop and guide the contractor's programs for lawn and tree care. • The contractor will be required to submit an annual Grounds Maintenance Plan to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for approval. • The contractor will be required to obtain approval from the COR for all pesticides and weed killers used. • The contractor will be required to provide a written schedule for pruning, including the method, frequencies, and dates of pruning. • The contractor will be required to replace any tree, bush, or shrub that is killed or rendered unusable for its intended purpose through negligent or irresponsible practices that are attributable to the contractor.