Campground Host #1 Services, Winhall Brook Camping Area, Ball Mountain Lake, South Londonderry, VT

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a Campground Host at the Winhall Brook Camping Area, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Ball Mountain Lake in South Londonderry, VT.

The Campground Host is responsible for providing assistance to campers and performing various duties to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of the campground. Key responsibilities include:

• Greeting and assisting visitors.
• Providing information on campground facilities, rules, and local attractions.
• Assisting with check-in and check-out procedures.
• Monitoring campground activities and enforcing rules.
• Performing light maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Reporting any issues or incidents to the Ball Mountain Lake Office.
• Maintaining a visible and helpful presence within the campground.

While specific metrics are not detailed, the host is expected to maintain a clean and welcoming environment, provide excellent customer service, and ensure compliance with all campground regulations. The host must be available during operating hours and respond promptly to camper needs.

The campground is open from the third Friday in May through Columbus Day. The host will operate within the Winhall Brook Camping Area.

• The host must be available during operating hours (Contact Station: 10 am-10 pm).
• Must adhere to all campground rules and regulations, including those for reservations, site occupancy, visitors, fires, vehicles, quiet hours, and animals.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and campground management.
• The host campsite is adjacent to the Contact Station.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" designed to collect essential information from potential bidders to assess their qualifications and capabilities for an upcoming solicitation. It must be completed and submitted with the bidder's quote to be considered for the opportunity.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, address, Point of Contact (POC) details.
• Business Type: Corporation, Partnership, Sole Proprietor, or Other.
• Experience: Years of experience in the services, specifically as a prime contractor or subcontractor, and years performing Federal Government contracts. Subcontractor experience is only counted if a teaming arrangement is confirmed.
• Past Performance: Details on any failed work, including reasons.
• Personnel: Minimum and maximum number of employees, whether employees are on payroll, and the anticipated number of employees for the project.
• Subcontracting: Information on prime contractors hiring subcontractors, including teaming arrangements and documentation.
• Employee Experience: Details for each employee performing the work (current position/title, years of experience).
• Certifications/Licenses: Requirements for specific certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Rope Access) and a plan for obtaining them if not already held. Vendors are instructed not to edit this section.
• References: Three past contract references, including agency/company name, contract number, total contract value, POC details, contract dates, and a scope of project description. Government contracts are preferred, but other contracts are acceptable.
• Statement Certification: A certification by the official signing that all information provided is true and correct.

This form is critical for bidders to demonstrate their qualifications, experience, and capacity to perform the work. Failure to complete and submit this survey with the quote may result in disqualification. It requires detailed information about the company's history, personnel, and past performance, directly impacting proposal evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W912WJ26QA077) is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for campground host services at the Winhall Brook Camping Area, Ball Mountain Lake, South Londonderry, VT. The services include daily operation and minor maintenance of the camping area, contact station, and host campsite.

• Provide labor for daily operation and minor maintenance of the Winhall Brook Camping Area.

• Operate and maintain the contact station, including opening and closing, managing the entrance gate, and ensuring cleanliness.

• Utilize the Recreation One Stop (R1S) system for reservations, fee collection, and customer service.

• Perform duties such as selling passes, collecting dump station fees, selling firewood, inspecting campsites, and removing litter.

• Hosts must provide their own "self-contained" RV or camper unit for on-site living.

• Comply with all applicable safety and health requirements, including USACE EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.

• Prepare and submit a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

• Personnel must be certified in First Aid and CPR.

• Period of Performance: Base year from contract award through December 31, 2026. Two (2) option years are available.

  • Option Year 1: January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
  • Option Year 2: January 1, 2028 - October 31, 2028

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Bonding: $5,000 bond required prior to the start of the contract and each option year.

• Quote Submission: Via email to the Contract Specialist, Alicia N. LaCrosse (Alicia.N.LaCrosse@usace.army.mil), by the closing date and time.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance.

• Site Visits: Interested vendors should contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to schedule a site visit.

• Mandatory Survey: A solicitation survey must be completed and returned with quotes.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561990, Size Standard: $16,500,000.00

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Previous contract awarded to RONALD PUTNAM for $49,950.00; scope may differ.