What this opportunity is
The General Services Administration is seeking total small business set-aside bids for landscaping and related services at multiple federal buildings in Ohio, including locations in Cleveland and Medina. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with the solicitation issued on April 13, 2026, and proposals due by May 11, 2026. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses with expertise in landscaping, as it requires adherence to specific materials and standards outlined in the statement of work. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating the need to prepare and submit a formal bid.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
January 27, 2026
National Custodial Specification
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 47PF5326Q0001
SERVICE: Landscaping and Related Services
LOCATION(S):
Location 1:
Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building, OH0192ZZ
1240 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44199
Location 2:
Carl B. Stokes USCH, OH0301ZZ
801 W. Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Location 3:
Donald J. Pease Federal Building, OH0100ZZ
143 W. Liberty Street
Medina, Ohio 44256
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Base Year: October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (6 Months)
Option 1: April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028
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Option 2: April 1, 2028 through March 31, 2029
Option 3: April 1, 2029 through March 31, 2030
Option 4: April 1, 2030 through March 31, 2031
Option to Extend: April 1, 2031 through September 30, 2031
SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: April 13, 2026
OFFER RECEIPT DATE/TIME: May 11, 2026, 3:00PM Eastern
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ATTACHMENT A
Table of Contents
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK ...............................................................................5
1 Objectives and Scope .............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Basic Landscaping Services ............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Additional Services ..........................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Landscaping Materials and Standards .............................................................................................................7
1.3.1 Shrub Material .................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.2 Annual Plans ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.3 Perennials........................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.4 Organic Amendments ......................................................................................................... 8
1.3.5 Inorganic Soil Amendments ................................................................................................ 8
1.3.6 Fertilizer .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.3.7 Mulch .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3.8 Weed Control Barriers ........................................................................................................ 9
1.3.9 Miscellaneous Products ...................................................................................................... 9
1.3.10 Potting Soil Mix ................................................................................................................. 9
1.4 Subcontracted Services .................................................................................................................................10
1.5 Quality Control Plan (QCP)........................................................................................................ 10
2 Contractor Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Standards of Conduct ....................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Uniforms .................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Key Control ....................................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Personnel Qualifications ............................................................................................................ 11
2.5 State Licensing .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Protection and Damage .................................................................................................................................11
2.7 Miscellaneous Requirements .........................................................................................................................12
2.8 Safety, Health, and Accessibility ....................................................................................................................12
2.9 Hazard Communication Plan .........................................................................................................................12
2.10 Safety Data Sheets ......................................................................................................................................13
3 Security Requirements and Personal Identity Verification Procedures (Non-Classified Contract) ...............13
3.1 Fitness Determinations ..................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Identification Responsibility ............................................................................................................................14
3.3 Escort Requirements .....................................................................................................................................14
3.4 Removal From Contract Work........................................................................................................................14
3.5 Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information .......................................................16
3.6 Prohibited Telecommunications Equipm…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.