Landscaping Government Contracts in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania posts solicitations via eMarketplace and certifies small diverse businesses (SDB/VBE) through DGS. Federal demand includes the Defense Logistics Agency in Philadelphia, Tobyhanna Army Depot, and Carlisle Barracks.
PA eMarketplace / JAGGAER — Pennsylvania's procurement portalLandscaping contract awards in Pennsylvania
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 244 federal landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Pennsylvania, obligating $12.5M. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($8.7M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$8.7M
- 2. Department of Veterans Affairs$3.1M
- 3. Department of the Interior$299K
- 4. Department of Transportation$163K
- 5. Department of Agriculture$140K
Recent awards
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-15
The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to provide grounds maintenance…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-14
The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to provide additional mowing…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-09-01
Task order for idiq sod contract-36c78624d50193 contract to furnish, deliver & install sod
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-09-01
The purpose of this task order is for additional mowing services clin 001 at the national cemetery of the alleghenies (ncota). the pop:…
- Gullitos Way$13KDepartment of the Army · 2026-08-12
99th - b06 - new - grounds - pa162 - scranton - fy26
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-08-01
Ft missoula total cemetery operations base +4
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 Pennsylvania?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $12.5M across 244 landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Pennsylvania (NAICS 561730), an average of $51K per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are landscaping bids posted in Pennsylvania?
Federal opportunities performed in Pennsylvania are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on PA eMarketplace / JAGGAER, 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 Pennsylvania to bid?
For Pennsylvania state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on PA eMarketplace / JAGGAER. Federal contracts performed in Pennsylvania 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.