Project Information

Bid Title

Retention Pond Vegetation Removal

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Florida

Published Date

May 14, 2026

Closing Date

May 22, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

1232SA26Q0567

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

1232SA26Q0567

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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Office

USDA ARS AFM APD

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: May 14, 2026 07:15 am CDT
• Original Published Date: May 01, 2026 10:36 am CDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: May 22, 2026 04:00 pm CDT
• Original Date Offers Due: May 22, 2026 04:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: Jun 06, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 06, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: S208 - HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING
• NAICS Code:
  • 561730 - Landscaping Services
• Place of Performance:
  Gainesville , FL 32608
  USA

Description View Changes

This project is to Remove Vegetation from the Retention Pond at the USDA, ARS, Gainesville, FL location.

Please review the attached documents for the required information.

Please sent you r quotes directly to the email Point of Contact in this solicitaion.

A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday May 13, 2026, at 8:00 am EST. If you would like to attend, please send the name of the personnel requesting to attend with the name of the compnay which they are representing to lynn.hults@usda.gov by 2:00 pm CST Tuesday May 12, 2026.

Questions and Answers.

Q1: Overhead and street views indicate a need to get the surrounding shoreline cleaned up in order to gain access to the retention pond. We have equipment for that, but the steepness of the bank would dictate the use of either a track loader or an excavator to facilitate the job. Would this bid require debris removal to a landfill?

A1:

1. A tracked excavator will be necessary to preform the work required. The requirements are as follows.

1. Removal of all vegetation in retention pond


2. Removal of specified trees and vegetation immediately around retention pond


3. Wet debris may be piled for removal after drying


4. All debris will either be hauled off site or mulched on site

Q2: Would we be able to leave equipment and trailers at the job site?

A2: Equipment can be left on site during the prefomance of contractual work.

Q3: Is there any special permitting required?

A3: No special permitting is required on site. DOT may regulate the transportation of wet debris.

Q4: What is the approximate pond size (acreage and depth)?

A4: 150’ in diameter and 8’ below surrounding grade at bottom. These are NOT actual dimensions but estimates.

Q5: Are stumps required to be removed as part of tree clearing?

A5: Yes, stumps are to be removed.

Q6: Are there any environmental restrictions or permits required for this work?

A6: No permits are required on site for this work to our knowledge.

Q7: Is there a preferred debris disposal method (mulching on-site vs. hauling off-site)?

A7: No preferred method. The area is to be left tidy with no piles of debris at job completion.

Q8: Are there any site access limitations we should plan for?

A8: No.

Q9: What is the required completion timeframe for the project?

A9: 4 weeks from start of work.

Q10: Does the pond have water in it? Does it need to be pumped to do the job?

A10: We are in an exceptional drought this year. No water is visible right now. As to whether it needs to be pumped to do the job that would be up to the contractor to determine.

Added a overview photo and the sign in sheet from the site visit.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
• BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• lynn Hults
• lynn.hults@usda.gov
• Phone Number 9124649723

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• May 14, 2026 07:15 am CDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• May 12, 2026 10:38 am CDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• May 05, 2026 09:50 am CDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• May 05, 2026 07:35 am CDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• May 01, 2026 10:41 am CDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• May 01, 2026 10:36 am CDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC SUtilities and Training Services

• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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