This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Kerrville, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Questions and Answers. Q1: Shrub and Hedge Trimming Frequency - Is shrub and hedge trimming limited to the four (4) scheduled annual services, or must the contractor include additional trimming, when needed, within the firm-fixed annual price A1: Trimming in the 4 scheduled services should suffice. Q2: Fertilizer and Weed-Control Requirements - Is the contractor responsible for furnishing all fertilizer and weed-control products If so, are there required product specifications, application rates, target weeds, approval requirements, or application records beyond using a combination product suitable for Bermuda and St. Augustine grass A2: Fertilizer is not required and weed control is covered in another contract. Q3: Debris and Clipping Disposal: SOW Section 3.0 states the contractor is responsible for the disposal of all trash, debris, and grass clippings. Is there an established on-site area for the disposal of organic materials (clippings/limbs), or is the contractor required to haul all organic waste to an off-site commercial landfill A3: Contractor is required to haul oof trash debris and organic materials to large to fit in our dumpsters. Q4: Schedule Discrepancy: The Grounds Maintenance Schedule in Section 4.0 lists 37 total mows but 38 total trash pickups, specifically showing a pickup in January when no mowing is scheduled. Is the January pickup intended to be a stand-alone site policing service, or should it coincide with other scheduled tasks A4: 37 total mows and trash pickups should be total. The 38th trash pickup can be removed. Q5: Personnel Security Requirements: The facility is identified as the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory. Beyond the standard SAM registration and site visit requirements, are there specific facility-level security clearances or background checks required for on-site subcontractor personnel A5: The facility is secured by a fence that is operated by the front office. All work will be scheduled M-F 8am to 4pm. Contractor will call in from security box at the gate and the front office will allow access if work is scheduled. Q6: 1. Is the total acreage or square footage for each mowing area available in a map or schedule that can be shared A6: Area in total is about 5 acers. Q7: 2. Are there any historical mowing frequencies or estimated annual service counts available for pricing purposes A7: NO Q8: 3. Will the Government conduct or recommend a site visit prior to the quotation due date If so, how should interested vendors schedule attendance A8: A site visit has been scheduled in this solicitation and instructions to attend are listed in the same location. Q9: 4. Are there any access restrictions, security requirements, or badging procedures that contractor personnel should anticipate A9: The contractor will call in from the front gate on scheduled maintenance days to be let on the facility. If the work is not scheduled the contractor will not enter the facility. Q10: 5. Are there any Government-furnished utilities, water sources, or storage areas available for contractor use while performing the work A10: Water is accessible. The facility does not provide storage for the contractor. Q11: 6. Does the Government anticipate any significant changes to the scope of work during the option years A11: The facility does not anticipate any significant changes to the SOW. Q12: 7. Are there any known seasonal events, research activities, or facility operations that could affect the contractor's work schedule A12: Scheduled work should not be affected but we can't foresee the future. Q13: Besides price and technical acceptability, are there any additional evaluation considerations that vendors should be aware of A13: NO Grounds maintenance services are required in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and resources necessary to perform grounds maintenance services during the base period and four option years. Services shall be performed in accordance with all requirements specified in the Statement of Work. The requirement is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award consideration. Offerors shall demonstrate their capability to perform the required grounds maintenance services, provide relevant experience, and submit past performance information for similar work. A site visit is scheduled prior to quote submission. Question Deadline 08/21/2026 at 3:00 PM CT