Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified small‑business contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the USDA Guayama Research Station in Puerto Rico. The work includes routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, pressure washing, and debris disposal, with provisions for storm‑related tree and branch removal as a separate, authorized service. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and manage the site’s steep, vegetated terrain and intermittent streams.
• Scope: routine quarterly landscaping, vegetation control, roof cleaning, pressure washing of exterior surfaces.
• Additional services: storm‑related fallen‑tree removal (beyond‑customary, requires separate quote).
• Location: Guayama Research Area, south‑central Puerto Rico (Pueblito del Carmen carretera 7712).
• Set‑aside: Total Small Business Set‑Aside (NAICS 561730, size standard $9.5 M).
• Contract type: Firm‑Fixed Price quarterly services with optional separate pricing for emergency tree work.
• Delivery: Contractor must plan, program, administer, and execute all housekeeping services on‑site.