The U.S. Consulate General Merida intends to issue a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract for complete landscaping, grounds and lawn care, and gardening services at U.S. Government-owned property in Merida, Mexico. This is NOT a solicitation. No solicitation documents are available at this time. A formal solicitation will be issued at a later date. The Contractor shall provide all planning, management, labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, materials, and tools necessary to perform the services. Scope of services includes, but is not limited to: Lawn care (mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, turf repair/re-establishment, overseeding) Pruning of trees, shrubs, hedges, vines, ground cover, and flowers Leaf, branch, and organic waste removal; debris removal and disposal Watering and maintenance of Government-installed irrigation systems (Government furnishes water) Fertilizing, liming, and application of approved chemicals/pesticides under certified supervision Pest and disease control; litter control; and planting of new vegetation as directed The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The Government is planning a Site Visit and Pre‑Proposal Conference, and the date for this conference will be provided in the solicitation. The solicitation and all attachments will be made available at SAM.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation/offer, which will be considered by the agency. Pursuant to FAR 4.1102(a), offerors are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer is submitted to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Failure to be registered at the time of proposal submission shall deem the offeror’s proposal non‑responsive to the solicitation requirements, and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, you are encouraged to complete the registration process and have an active SAM.gov account prior to proposal submission. The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://sam.gov/content/entity-landing Electronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses via e-mail only. Please submit your proposal prior to the response date and time. PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE: U.S. Consulate Merida, Calle 60 Av. Prolongación Paseo Montejo #1, Lote VM 01D, Vía Montejo, Merida, CP 97204, Mexico.
