Acorn Valley and Cherry Glen Custodian, Saylorville Lake Iowa
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Rock Island District, is soliciting proposals for Custodial and Minor Maintenance Services at the Acorn Valley and Cherry Glen Campgrounds within the Saylorville Lake Project in Johnston, IA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract includes a base year and two option years, with services required during the recreational seasons. Proposals are due February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment to perform comprehensive custodial and minor maintenance duties. Services cover various recreation facilities, including campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, and beaches. Specific tasks include daily primary cleaning, evening spot checks, litter and refuse pickup, and cleaning of comfort stations, shower buildings, playgrounds, and campsites. Services are required daily, including weekends and Federal holidays, during the recreational seasons (approx. April 11 - Oct 15 for Cherry Glen, April 28 - Oct 15 for Acorn Valley).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One Base Year (April 11, 2026 - April 10, 2027) and two Option Years (Option Year I: April 11, 2027 - April 10, 2028; Option Year II: April 11, 2028 - April 10, 2029).
- NAICS Code: 561720 - Janitorial Services
- Size Standard: $22 Million
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Acorn Valley and Cherry Glen Campgrounds, Saylorville Lake Project, Johnston, IA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Submission Method: Proposals should be submitted via email to Jake Anderson (jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil).
- Questions Due: Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via email to Jake Anderson by February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsive, responsible vendor capable of providing the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements at the lowest price.
- Required Submissions: Completed SF1449 blocks, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Clause 52.212-3), and registration in SAM.gov.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Personnel: A minimum of two workers is required per park, meaning a total of four workers would be needed to service both campgrounds simultaneously.
- Live-on-Site: A mandatory "Live on Site" requirement is in place. The government will provide two designated self-contained RV sites at no cost per campground (two in Acorn Valley, two in Cherry Glen).
- Site Visits: Permitted and require coordination with Mr. Phillip Rustad (Phillip.d.rustad@usace.army.mil) and CC Jake Anderson.
- Supplies: Government will provide certain cleaning products (cleaners, disinfectants, soap, toilet paper, trash can liners, pest control sprays). Contractor must provide equipment (brooms, leaf blowers, buckets, mops, etc.).
- Plans Required: Accident Prevention Plan, Contingency Plan, and Quality Control Plan.
- Wage Determination: Wage Determination WD 2015-4983 REV27 for Iowa counties applies.
- Contacts: Primary: Jake Anderson (jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil, 309-794-6131). Secondary: Ryan R. Larrison (Ryan.R.Larrison@usace.army.mil).
- The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.