Bid guide
How to bid on Grounds Maintenance for the Department of Agriculture
What the agency is buying
The Department of Agriculture needs grounds maintenance services for its Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas. This contract is for one base year with four additional option years.
The work involves 37 scheduled mowing and trash pickup services. The contractor will be responsible for hauling away all trash, debris, and organic materials too large for the agency's dumpsters. Fertilizer is not required, and weed control is handled under a separate contract.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting your quotation is August 14, 2026, by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time. All quotes must be emailed to [email protected].
If you have questions, they must be submitted by August 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. A site visit is scheduled for July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. To attend the site visit, you must email your name and company name to [email protected] by July 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. This contract is suitable for small businesses specializing in landscaping and groundskeeping services.
The facility is fenced, and access will be granted by the front office for scheduled work between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Contractors will call in from a security box at the gate.
How to respond
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Your quotation must be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline. Faxed or hard copy quotes will not be accepted. Ensure your company is actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) when you submit your quote and at the time of award.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Your quote needs to be more than just an offer to provide the services. Include a detailed description of your capability to perform grounds maintenance for multiple years, relevant experience with similar services for government agencies or other organizations, and your past performance history. Quotes lacking this additional information will not be considered.
Carefully review the Statement of Work and the questions and answers provided. Note that fertilizer is not needed, and weed control is separate. Also, confirm your understanding of debris disposal requirements, as larger items must be hauled off-site. Ensure your pricing reflects the 37 total mows and trash pickups.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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