BEJ Custodial Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) Wilmington District, is soliciting quotes for Custodial Services at the B. Everett Jordan Dam and Poe's Ridge Recreation Area in Moncure, North Carolina. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning and refuse collection. Quotes are due by April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide custodial and refuse collection services for various facilities and areas within the Poe's Ridge Recreation Area, including the Visitor Assistance Center, Jordan Dam, Dam Tailrace area, Boat Ramps, access roads, picnic areas, playgrounds, and shoreline areas. Specific tasks encompass cleaning facilities, restrooms, kitchens, common areas, and exterior grounds, as well as garbage and recycling collection and disposal. Services must adhere to detailed performance standards and metrics outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ensuring sanitary conditions and proper waste management. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment, with a preference for green/biodegradable products.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed Price contract with a base period of 9 months, from June 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, followed by four 12-month option periods. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561720 (Janitorial Services), with a size standard of $22,000,000.00. A Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act is applicable, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Chatham County, NC, which bidders must incorporate into their labor cost estimates.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit both a Price Quote and a Technical Proposal electronically to benjamin.t.rickman@usace.army.mil and troy.d.small@usace.army.mil. Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technical acceptability requires the offeror to be registered in SAM with no active exclusions, demonstrate ability to meet all PWS requirements, and include an organizational chart with key personnel. All submissions must be in Adobe PDF format, on 8 1/2 x 11 pages, using no less than 10 pitch or 10 fonts. File names must follow the format: W912PM26QA014_COMPANY NAME_PRICING and W912PM26QA014_COMPANY NAME_TECHNICAL.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM, starting at the Visitor Assistance Center (2080 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, NC). RSVP to benjamin.t.rickman@usace.army.mil by March 24, 2026.
- Questions & RFIs Due: April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
- Quotes Due: April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: BENJAMIN RICKMAN (benjamin.t.rickman@usace.army.mil, 910-251-4785) Secondary Contact: Troy Small (troy.d.small@usace.army.mil, 910-524-4650)