RFQ - 19ZA6027Q0001 - Garden Maintenance Services   2

Background
The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, is seeking quotations for Garden Maintenance Services at six U.S. Government properties in Lusaka. The goal of this contract is to ensure the maintenance and aesthetic appeal of the grounds, which is vital for the representational responsibilities of the U.S. mission.

Work Details
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for the following tasks: lawn care, pruning, weeding, leaf and debris removal, watering, pest control, and general landscaping services.

The contractor must ensure that all vegetation remains healthy and free from disease or pests. Services include routine landscaping tasks such as hedge trimming, flowerbed maintenance, and upkeep of designated green spaces. The contractor is also responsible for providing a Grounds Maintenance Plan tailored to local conditions and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Temporary Additional Services may be requested on an as-needed basis.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence on January 4, 2027, and continue through January 3, 2032, with options for additional years.

Place of Performance
Lusaka ZM-09 10101 ZAMBIA

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate experience in providing similar gardening services and have trained personnel capable of performing the required tasks. A horticulturist with local expertise must be retained by the contractor to provide technical guidance. Additionally, bidders must submit a strategic plan that includes a work plan detailing equipment and supplies needed for service delivery.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This RFQ appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior Garden Maintenance Services awards under 19ZA6022D0002, held by Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, including “LUSAKA - CONTRACT GARDEN MAINT SERVICE FOR BASE & 4 OPTION” (about $95,959 for 01/01/22–12/31/26) and a related “GSO HOUSING-GARDENING MAINTENANCE SERVICES” period (about $19,527 for 12/31/24–12/30/25). The scope described in those awards—ongoing gardening/grounds maintenance at U.S. Government facilities in Lusaka—matches the current requirement for routine lawn care, pruning, weeding, debris removal, watering, and pest control.