Landscaping Government Contracts in New York
Government landscaping contracts cover grounds maintenance, mowing, tree care, irrigation, and snow removal at federal installations, parks, cemeteries, and state facilities. Solicited under NAICS 561730 with an $9.5M size standard, they are accessible first contracts for small firms: recurring scopes, local performance, and frequent small-business set-asides. Agencies evaluate equipment capacity, crew scheduling, and seasonal surge ability.
Selling to government in New York
New York advertises state work in the Contract Reporter and runs a 30% MWBE participation goal — among the highest in the nation. Federal buyers include Fort Drum, West Point, and large federal civilian offices in NYC.
New York State Contract Reporter — New York's procurement portalLandscaping contract awards in New York
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 198 federal landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in New York, obligating $24.0M. The largest buyer was the Department of Veterans Affairs ($10.8M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Veterans Affairs$10.8M
- 2. Department of Defense$5.3M
- 3. Department of Homeland Security$3.7M
- 4. General Services Administration$2.4M
- 5. Department of the Interior$802K
Recent awards
- Lander Group LLC$27KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-19
Western new york nc grounds maintenance to3 requesting october to for mowing and trimming saf fy27
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to provide grounds maintenance…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
The purpose of this task order is for grounds maintenance services at the long island national cemetery (linc). the period of…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Western new york nc grounds maintenance requesting to for oct turf treatment saf fy27
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Eo 14398 - ground maintenance snow removal
- Ips, INC.$2.9MU.S. Customs and Border Protection · 2026-09-29
Snow removal northern border
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Grounds maintenance schedule meeting PWS frequencies (mowing heights, edging, fertilization)
- Pesticide/herbicide applicator licenses for chemical applications
- Equipment list adequate for the acreage and surfaces specified
- Service Contract Act wage compliance for laborers
- Snow/storm response times where included in scope
- Disposal and composting practices per facility rules
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Landscaping government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on landscaping in New York?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $24.0M across 198 landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in New York (NAICS 561730), an average of $121K per award. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest buyer.
Where are landscaping bids posted in New York?
Federal opportunities performed in New York are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on New York State Contract Reporter, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of New York to bid?
For New York state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on New York State Contract Reporter. Federal contracts performed in New York only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Are landscaping contracts good first government contracts?
Yes. Scopes are familiar, performance is local, and set-asides are common. The National Cemetery Administration and military bases regularly award grounds contracts to first-time federal contractors.
How is government landscaping priced?
Usually firm-fixed-price monthly or per-service-event rates against defined frequencies, with option years. Build SCA wages, equipment depreciation, and fuel into the rate — change orders are hard to get for underpriced base work.