USDA Forest Service Harpers Ferry Job Corps Grounds Maintenance Services

The USDA Forest Service is seeking seasonal grounds maintenance for the Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center. This requirement covers all personnel, equipment, and supervision needed to manage approximately 43 acres, including general grounds, government housing, ball fields, and wooded areas. The work focuses on maintaining healthy vegetation and a professional appearance through regular mowing, trimming, and pruning. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730. The performance period runs annually from April 1st through September 30th, consisting of a base period and four option years extending to September 2030. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on technical capability, past performance, and price. Administrative requirements include submitting a Quality Control Plan and completing SF85 background investigations for all staff within five days of award. The solicitation includes an RFQ, Statement of Work, Schedule of Items, and evaluation criteria. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement with a base period and four option years, running seasonally from April to September. The contract features a base period starting in July 2026 and four option years running April through September. Pricing is firm-fixed-price based on an estimated 734 labor hours per period.