State, Department Of- State, Department Of- American Consulate Merida - Agency Bids & RFPs

This is a request for quotations (RFQ) for landscaping services at the Principal Officers Residence in Merida, Mexico. The contract requires the contractor to provide complete landscaping services, including planning, administration, management, equipment, supplies, materials, tools, labor, supervision, logistics, and meet all performance standards. The contractor must designate a representative for onsite supervision and maintain work schedules that consider the hours the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the residence. The contractor is responsible for quality control, including daily onsite inspections until the project is complete. A landscaping plan outlining the proposal for the landscaping and meeting the requirements of the contract must be submitted. The government will furnish the supply of water. The contractor must comply with all applicable occupational safety and health regulations and provide personal protective equipment (PPE). The contractor must provide evidence of insurance required under the contract with their solicitation. The government may rescind or terminate the contract if the contractor fails to timely submit insurance certificates. The contractor is responsible for risk assessments, managing health, and safety issues associated with this service. A safety management plan must be submitted five calendar days before starting any work. The contractor must provide all necessary landscaping supplies, tools, materials, and equipment. Payment will only be made once the work has been approved by the contract supervisor, contracting officer, and the COR.

This is a request for quotations (RFQ) for landscaping services at the Principal Officers Residence in Merida, Mexico. The contract requires the contractor to perform landscaping services, including maintenance, planting, edging, trimming, turf repair, pruning, debris removal, watering, fertilizing, litter control, overseeding, pest and disease control, and safety measures. The contractor must provide a landscaping plan, a safety management plan, and evidence of insurance. The government will provide water and some property. Payment will be made upon completion and approval of the work. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including local labor laws and safety regulations. The work must be performed between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with 24-hour advance notice for any deviations. A qualified workforce is required, and the contractor must maintain discipline and prevent unlawful conduct. The contractor must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for all employees. A list of approved pesticides is included in the document.

The US Consulate General in Merida intends to award a sole-source contract to RSI Barriers, LLC for spare parts for active roadway barriers. The procurement is urgent due to the need for parts to maintain system integrity and operational performance, and the parts are only available from the manufacturer. Multiple requests for quotations were issued to vendors, but only RSI Barriers, LLC could provide the necessary parts in a timely manner. The estimated cost is USD 17,500. The acquisition is justified by the urgent need, the custom nature of the parts, and the fact that RSI Barriers, LLC is the only responsible source.