U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo - Gardening and External Grounds Maintenance Services for the Official Residence
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
CONSULATE GENERAL SAO PAULO
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
19BR9326Q0016
NAICS
561730 - Landscaping Services
Classification Code
S208
Additional Details
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The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo, Brazil, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive gardening and external grounds maintenance services for the Official Residence, as outlined in Request for Quotations (RFQ) 19BR9326Q0016. This procurement is conducted under the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format in accordance with FAR Part 13, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The primary objective is to ensure the exterior grounds of the Consulate General Residence (CGR) are maintained to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal, supporting the operational and representational needs of the U.S. Consulate.
The scope of work encompasses all necessary exterior cleaning and landscaping services, as classified under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and Product Service Code S208. Contractors are expected to deliver routine and specialized gardening, grounds maintenance, and related exterior cleaning tasks, ensuring the property remains in optimal condition throughout the contract period. The place of performance is the Official Residence located in São Paulo, Brazil (BR-SP).
Offerors must submit quotations in English, ensuring completeness and adherence to the specified formats (MS Word 2007/2010, MS Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe PDF). Submissions are to be made electronically to [email protected] and [email protected], with each email attachment not exceeding 30MB. All quotations must reference "RFQ 19BR9326Q0016" in the subject line. Required documents include a completed SF-1449, a fully filled Pricing Schedule (Section I), Representations and Certifications (Section 5), all technical requirements as detailed in Section 3, and proof of SAM registration (UEI number). Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory prior to award, and offerors are strongly encouraged to initiate this process early due to potential processing times.
The procurement will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quotation is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. The Government intends to make an award based on initial quotations without discussions, though it reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary. A pre-quotation site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at the Official Residence in São Paulo. While attendance is strongly encouraged to facilitate accurate proposal preparation, it is not mandatory. Interested parties should contact Juliana Goncalves ([email protected]) by close of business on May 11, 2026, to arrange attendance.
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by May 22, 2026. Responses will be provided to all prospective offerors via amendment to the solicitation. Quotations are due by May 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time; late submissions will not be considered.
The contracting entity is the U.S. Consulate General São Paulo, operating under the U.S. Department of State. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Juliana Goncalves, Procurement Agent ([email protected], +55 11 3250-5318), with secondary support from the São Paulo Procurement team ([email protected], +55 11 3250-5294).
This opportunity is active and listed on SAM.gov under Opportunity ID ab33e80bd54e4ff3b788fb3c63ac411a. Contractors specializing in landscaping and grounds maintenance services, with the requisite SAM registration and capacity to meet the Consulate’s standards, are encouraged to review the solicitation documents and consider participation. The requirements and expectations outlined herein will remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring a stable and predictable scope for qualified service providers.