482 LSS/LCC, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd, Box 50, Homestead Air Reserve Station, FL 33039-1299

S -- GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OF AIRFIELD AND WETLANDS SOL FA6648-97-B0002 DUE 081597 POC Gwen Rackley (305)224-7472 The 482nd FW Operational Contracting Office, Homestead Air Reserve Station, Dade County, FL seeks businesses that can provide grounds maintenance for approximately 700 acres of semi and unimproved grounds of airfield and wetland areas. Vegetation in these areas shall be maintained to the height of 7 to 14 inches. Cutting of vegetation of the AIRFIELD area may be accomplished by using bushhogs, weedeaters and other related equipment necessary to accomplish the job. The WETLANDS area may be accomplished by using weedeaters, chainsaws, etc. that can be operated by walking through the areas or by working off a boat or airboat. No soil disturbance is allowed in the wetlands area. All prospective bidders must have a valid license from the State of Florida to use herbicides and pesticides and must be knowledgeable of and shall comply with all Federal, State, County laws and regulations. Contract period is 01 Oct 97 thru 30 Sep 98, with four one year options. The projected date for availability of the solicitation package is on or about 15 Jul 97. All responsible sources may request a solicitation package in writing to 482 LSS/LGC, Box 50, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd., Homestead ARB, FL 33039-1299 or by telefax to (305) 224-7055. No telephone request for solicitation packages will be accepted. Requests for solicitation packages are due no later than 08 Jul 97. All requests should include solicitation number, company name, address, phone and fax numbers, and point of contact. The proposed solicitation listed herein will be issued as a 100% small business set-aside. A fixed price contract will be awarded. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 0782, with a small business size standard of $5,000,000.00. See Numbered Note 1. (0149)

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