Coralville, IA Refuse-Recycling Services
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, is soliciting proposals for Refuse and Recycling Waste Management Services at Coralville Lake, Iowa. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, leading to a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years. Proposals are due February 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive waste and recycling collection, removal, and disposal services. This includes the provision and servicing of various container types (e.g., 6-yard and 8-yard commercial waste/recycling containers) at specific locations within the Coralville Lake Project, such as the Ranger Station, Dam Complex, Sugar Bottom Campground, and Sandy Beach Campground. Service frequencies vary by location and season, with campgrounds typically requiring Monday and Friday services during peak months (May-September/October), and the Ranger Station requiring weekly Monday service. Key requirements include compliance with environmental regulations, submission of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Accident Prevention Plan, AT Level 1 Security Training, and providing copies of driver's licenses for on-site workers.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four additional option years, extending through February 28, 2031.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Proposal Due: February 10, 2026, by 10:00 AM Local Time.
- Questions Due: February 5, 2026, by 12:00 PM.
- Published: January 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil. Required documentation includes the solicitation cover sheet, the fillable Schedule of Prices worksheet (Attachment 2), and other requested paperwork. Award will be made to the offeror providing services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) at the lowest priced, reasonable quote deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. Late or incomplete quotes will not be considered. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Attachments
- Solicitation: Includes the cover sheet, PWS, and wage determination.
- Schedule of Prices: A fillable Excel spreadsheet with multiple tabs for each option year, crucial for pricing proposals.
- Maps: Provides an overview of the Coralville Lake area, detailing waste container locations and specific servicing requirements.