CVD GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco District, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses for Grounds Maintenance Services at Lake Mendocino Recreation Area, CA. The purpose is to determine the availability of firms for potential small business set-asides (Small Business, Certified 8a, Certified HUB Zone, SDVOSB). Responses are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and supervision for comprehensive grounds maintenance services. Key tasks include:
- Refuse Receptacles: Emptying all refuse receptacles and doggie pots, removing trash within a 60-foot radius.
- Campsite & Picnic/Day-Use Area Maintenance: Cleaning picnic tables, removing graffiti, cleaning fire rings/grills, picking up litter within 60 feet of units, and cleaning shelter eaves/supports/ceilings.
- Unscheduled Services: Responding to emergencies for cleaning day-use areas, campgrounds, or emptying refuse cans.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Base year + 2 option years)
- Anticipated Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research, targeting Small Business, Certified 8a, Certified HUB Zone, and SDVOSB.
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)
- Product Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published: April 3, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: Mid April 2026
Submission Requirements
Responses are limited to 5 pages and must include:
- Offeror's contact information (name, address, POC, email, phone).
- Statement of interest in bidding.
- CAGE code and UEI number.
- Offeror's small business type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Statement of Capability (SOC) demonstrating available skills, equipment, and personnel.
- At least two recent and relevant grounds maintenance experience examples from the last 5 years.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no award will be made from this notice. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. Firms failing to provide all requested information will not be considered for acquisition decision-making. Other than small businesses may respond if the market does not indicate sufficient small business interest.