U.S. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, Loveland Area Office, P.O. Box 3700, Loveland, CO 80539-3003

F -- GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SOL DE-RQ65-98WJ35648 DUE 052798 POC Jimmie Key (970) 490-7329, Frank A. Armstrong (970) 490-7216 The Western Area Power Administration of the Department of Energy has a requirement for nonpersonal services to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and other resources necessary to accomplish grounds maintenance as described in the statement of work. The work is located at the Rocky Mountain Regional Office in Loveland, Colorado. Work includes mowing, trimming, watering, aeration, power sweeping, pruning, insect and pest control, fertilization, and weed control. The awardee must possess a valid Colorado state license for pesticide and herbicide application. Compliance with the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety and Health standards (29CFR1910 and 29CFR1925) is required. One year contract period from date of award with an option for renewal in each of the succeeding four years. The Services Contract Act applies to this requirement and the appropriate Wage Determination will be incorporated into the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued o/a May12, 1998. This is a Commercial Services Request for Quotation and will be handled in accordance with FAR part 12 and 13. This requirement is set-aside for small business. All requests for the solicitation shall be made in writing and faxed to: (970) 490-7377. Information hours are: 8:00 A.M. -- 4:00 P.M. (MST), Monday through Friday. (0117)

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