How to bid on Landscaping and Groundskeeping Services for USDA in Maricopa, AZ

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs landscaping and groundskeeping services for its Arid Land Agricultural Research Center located in Maricopa, Arizona. This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide essential maintenance services to a government facility.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. There is a scheduled site visit on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST. Attending the site visit can help you understand the scope of work better.

The deadline is firm, so ensure your submission is complete and sent well before the closing time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically set aside for small business concerns. Furthermore, it is also set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The relevant industry code is 561730, which covers landscaping services, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million.

If your firm provides landscaping and groundskeeping services and meets these small business or SDVOSB criteria, this could be a suitable bid for you.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), meaning you will submit a price quotation along with any other requested information. A separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all documents provided in the solicitation to understand the full scope of work and any specific requirements for landscaping and groundskeeping services. Pay close attention to the details of what is expected.

Consider attending the site visit on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST. This will give you a direct understanding of the property and allow you to ask questions. Contact Roger Clemo at (520)330-1896 or [email protected] for site visit details.

Ensure your quotation is clear, concise, and directly addresses all requirements. Double-check that your business meets the small business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) criteria, as this is a set-aside acquisition.