Description
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide year‑round landscaping maintenance for the Institute of Pacific Island Forestry laboratory in Hilo, Hawaii. The scope includes bi‑weekly mowing, weeding, and general lawn care, with weekly service for the entry/parking loop area, as well as occasional hand‑watering and green‑waste cleanup. The contract runs from October 1 2026 through September 30 2027 (12 months) and may include option years at the same rates. Preference will be given to Hawaii‑based firms when technical capability and price are comparable. Submissions must be emailed as separate PDF files by 10:00 a.m. PDT on 24 September 2026.
• Location: Institute of Pacific Island Forestry, 60 Nowelo St., Hilo, HI
• Services: Bi‑weekly mowing, weeding, lawn maintenance; weekly service for designated zones; use of bio‑based weed control (≥25% bio‑content)
• Performance period: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027 (12 months) with possible options
• Submission: Email to [email protected], separate technical and pricing PDFs
• Site visit: 21 September 2026, 1:00 pm HAST (optional)
• Preference: Local Hawaii contractors when technical and price are similar
• Required qualifications: Minimum 1 year experience for mowing/trim personnel; labor must comply with Wage Determination 2015‑5691
• No incumbent; no post‑award submittals required