Spring Cleanup Lawn Mowing/Weed Whip/Fall clean up on the Deer River Ranger District Compound per statement of work.

Summary: Background The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this solicitation for lawn care services at the Deer River Ranger District office compound. The goal of the contract is to maintain all designated lawn areas to ensure a neat and professional appearance while complying with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA standards and USDA Forest Service guidelines for environmental protection. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns under the North American Industry Classification Standard Code 561720. Work Details The Contractor shall perform the following tasks: - Maintain all designated lawn areas within the Deer River Ranger District office compound located at approximately 1235 Division Street, Deer River, MN. - Services include routine mowing, trimming, edging (as needed), and seasonal clean-ups. - Routine Mowing and Trimming Requirements: - Maintain grass height not exceeding 4 inches; after mowing, grass should be cut to a uniform height of approximately 1.5–2 inches. - Perform mowing and trimming as frequently as necessary, typically weekly during peak growing season (May–September) and reduced during dry or dormant periods. - Inspect the site weekly to assess needs and prevent overgrowth or unkempt appearance. - Direct clippings away from structures to avoid damage or debris accumulation. - Remove clippings from sidewalks and hard surfaces immediately after mowing. - Trim around obstacles to maintain clean edges. - Seasonal Clean-Up Services: - Conduct two seasonal clean-ups per year: one in spring (after snowmelt) and one in fall (at the end of the growing season). Each clean-up consists of up to one full workday (8 hours) of labor and equipment as needed. - Scope includes removal of leaves, branches, litter, winter debris from lawn areas and hard surfaces; raking or blowing debris; edging along sidewalks; removal of early-season weeds in spring or final-season debris in fall; general site preparation in spring or winterization in fall. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance Deer River Ranger District office compound located at approximately 1235 Division Street, Deer River, MN. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, tools, fuel, and labor for the services outlined. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract 12444622P0093 awarded to Erickson, Nathaniel (value $23,750; 05/15/22–09/30/26) for lawn mowing and grounds maintenance at the Deer River Ranger District. The current RFQ’s statement of work calls for routine mowing/trimming/edging and spring and fall clean-ups at the same Deer River Ranger District compound, which aligns closely with the prior lawn mowing and grounds maintenance scope and suggests continuity of the same type of recurring facility upkeep.