Mowing Certification Government Bids & RFPs

The services are from May through September annually. The period of performance for the base year is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods following.

Invoices for all USDA Forest Service contracts are processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. More information on IPP can be found at www. ***. *. *

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the lowest-priced proposal that receives an acceptable rating for all non-price factors.

When applicable, the contractor shall provide proof of licensing or certifications such as a commercial pesticide applicator license. Approval is based on applicability of chemical usage and health and safety concerns.

The solicitation states that site visits are applicable, and provides a site visit point of contact: Eric Britton, Public Affairs Specialist, at ****.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****.

Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of the clause regarding antidiscrimination and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) certification may be grounds for the contracting officer to terminate the contract for default.

The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value.

The bid notice states that sealed bids will be received by the town of kent at the office of the town clerk, kent town center, 25 sybils crossing, kent lakes, new york **** until 12:00 noon on thursday, may 14, 2026.

The contract price for each contract year shall be paid to the contractor in five 5 equal installments. each due and payable on the first day of each month commencing on may 1.

It is the town of kent's intention that the bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the required security.

The town may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to supply the items, and the bidder shall furnish the town all such information and data for this purpose as the town may request.

Liquidated damages in the amount of **** per day shall be paid to the town for the contractor's failure to perform the work within the time allotted for completion.

Every request for such interpretations should be in writing addressed to the town clerk of the town of kent, kent town center, 25 sybils crossing, kent lakes, new york i ****, and to be given consideration must be received at least three 3 days prior to the date fixed for the opening bids.

The bid notice states that the deadline for bids is April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

The bid notice states that the contractor may invoice monthly for mowing services. The invoice must be received on or before the last day of the month and must be accompanied by the Davis Bacon payrolls. The invoice will be submitted for payment once verified and accepted by the assigned inspector with acceptance of all required closing documents.

The bid notice states that the contractor shall warrant his work against negligence/workmanship for a period of 6 months and fully agree that misuse of equipment causing damage to the existing lawn will result in reseeding areas affected, including reseeding of areas that failed to grow/thrive, replacement of dead plants/shrubs or trees caused by misuse of equipment, and rectification of poor workmanship.

The bid notice states that a purchase order will be issued to the responsible contractor who provides the lowest, most responsive bid in accordance with the HACN procurement policy. HACN will select the contractor or contractors whose bid with price and other factors considered, is most advantageous to the HACN.

The bid notice states that to be considered a responsive responsible bidder, the mandatory bid response sheet must be fully completed. To receive preference, bidder must be TERO certified through the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office. Proof of certification must accompany submittals. The HACN may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work.

The bid notice states that the HACN will consider lack of enforcement or lax enforcement of the drug-free workplace statement by the contractor a default of the contract.

The bid notice states that bidders can visit the job site and acquaint themselves with the exact nature of work to be performed. For additional information or to schedule site visits please contact Brandon Moore, at ****.

The bid notice states quotes must be received by 3: 00 pm cst on january 30, 2026.

The evaluation criteria are: completeness (15 points), experience (40 points), price/cost (45 points), and historically underutilized business (5 points).

The notice states must have landscaping/irrigation contractor license to provide services.

Proposers not selected may appeal the decision by submitting a written notice of appeal to the board within ten 10 working days following the receipt of board notification of the procurement decision.