Grounds Maintenance Services for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Riggins ID
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
1240BE26Q0023
NAICS
561730
PSC
S208
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 11, 2026
Response due
July 9, 2026
Place of performance
Riggins, ID
What this opportunity is
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking grounds maintenance services for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in Riggins, Idaho, under NAICS code 561730. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small contractors. The notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that interested vendors should track the solicitation closely for specific bidding instructions and requirements.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
ATCH-02_1240BE26Q0023 Page 1 of 10 Pages
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Performance Work Statement
Grounds Maintenance Services for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Office
Riggins, Idaho
Solicitation: 1240BE26Q0023
Contract: TBA
1. Contents
Project Title .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 General Information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Contract Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.0 Technical Requirements Specified Tasks ...................................................................................................................................... 4
4.0 Deliverables.................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.0 Security and Safety Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.0 Performance Requirement Measures ............................................................................................................................................ 10
7.0 Government Furnished Property
8.0 Contractor Property
9.0 Definitions
10.0 Attachments ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Performance Work Statement
-- 1 of 10 --
ATCH-02_1240BE26Q0023 Page 2 of 10 Pages
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Office
Grounds Maintenance Services (Riggins)
1.0 General Information
1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Grounds Maintenance services to the
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Office (HCNRA). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or
control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be
accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.
1.2 Background: The HCNRA Riggins office administrative site is located approximately ½ mile south of Riggins, ID.
The compound consists of 7 acres. An irrigation ditch separates the compound into two sections known as lower flat
and upper flat.
Lower Flat consists of approx. 3 irrigated acres. Landscape consists of manicured lawn, trees, shrubs, 4 fruit trees, and
2 underground irrigation systems. Buildings include HCNRA office building, a warehouse, and a scat machine.
Hardscape consists of paved and unpaved roads and parking.
Upper Flat consists of approx. 4 un-irrigated acres. Landscape is predominantly native vegetation. Buildings include a
barn for hay storage, 2 storage sheds, and a boneyard for miscellaneous storage. Hardscape consists of unpaved roads,
fenced horse pasture and an RV area.
1.3 Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide ground maintenance services for the Hells Canyon National
Recreation Area seven-acre compound (HCNRA). The scope of the work includes the landscape maintenance of
lawns, trees, shrubs, and cleanup of green debris over the period of performance. Periodic tasks include brush/fine
grasses trimming, tree pruning, spring startup of sprinkler system and blowing out sprinklers at the end of the
irrigating season. Short Notice Grounds and Maintenance Service are also included. Please see PWS Paragraph 3
Tasks, and PWS Annex A, HCNRA Diagram.
1.4 Place of Performance:
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Office
1339 South Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
208-628-3916
POC: Lynn Demerse, lynn.demerse@usda.gov, m 208-866-6208.
1.6 Period of Performance (POP): The period of performance shall be 1 Base Period (12-months)
and 4 Option Years (12-months each).
Period POP Start Date POP End Date
Base Period 1 August 2026 31 July 2027
Option Period 1 1 August 2027 31 July 2028
Option Period 2 1 August 2028 31 July 2029
Option Period 3 1 August 2029 31 July 2030
Option Period 4 1 August 2030 31 July 2031
1.7 Contract Type: The Government shall award a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP), service contract with up to four 1-year
option periods.
1.8 Post-Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference
convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Subpart 42.5. The CO and/or COR shall meet periodically with the Contractor to review the contractor's
performance. At these meetings the CO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's
-- 2 of 10 --
ATCH-02_1240BE26Q0023 Page 3 of 10 Pages
performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate
action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.
1.9 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall develop and maintain a work plan to ensure services are performed in
accordance with this PWS. At a minimum the plan shall include the contractor’s daily work schedule and any
planned sub-contracting. The work plan will be submitted to the COR within fourteen (14) days from the date of
award. Deliverable 01. The Contracting Officer may direct modification(s) to the contractor’s work plan to address
performance issues.
1.10 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP to
ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify,
prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
Pursue this opportunity with Mindy
See who holds it now, who else is bidding, and draft your response — grounded in real government data, not generic AI.
View the original notice on SAM.gov ↗Similar Active Opportunities (NAICS 561730)
Landscaping & Pool Maintenance Services for the U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · Solicitation · due July 9, 2026
Landscaping Maintenance Service
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · due July 3, 2026
S--NCA WOTR FY26 HAZARD TREE PRUNING
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · Solicitation · due June 24, 2026
S--GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES AT NWS IN UPTON, NY
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · due June 24, 2026
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FORT STEWART/HAAF
DEPT OF DEFENSE · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · due June 18, 2026
Tree Maintenance Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · due July 17, 2026