Gavins Point Nebraska Tailwaters Campground Cleaning Contract 2026-2031
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Omaha District, is soliciting proposals for a Gavins Point Nebraska Tailwaters Campground Cleaning Contract 2026-2030. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires non-personal services for janitorial and cleaning services at the Gavins Point Project in Crofton, NE. Proposals are due March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires comprehensive cleaning services for the Nebraska Tailwaters campground, day use area, and surrounding areas below Gavins Point Dam. Key tasks include maintaining 43 campsites, one comfort station with hot/cold water and showers, flush toilets, vault toilets, picnic shelters, trailer dump stations, fish cleaning stations, grills, litter collection, and playgrounds. The contractor must provide all necessary cleaning supplies, equipment, and services not explicitly provided by the Government. A minimum of two contractor employees are required on staff.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base year plus four (4) 12-month option years. The active cleaning period for each year is five months, from mid-May to mid-October. The total duration, including options, will not exceed 6 years, extending through May 10, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720, Janitorial Services, with a $22M size standard.
- Offer Due Date: March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
- Published Date: February 6, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on "Best Value," considering Past Performance, Technical, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are considered more important than price.
- Past Performance: Requires a list of previous contracts within the last 8 years and at least two written reference letters.
- Technical: Requires a description of cleaning techniques, methodologies, and a detailed work schedule.
- Price: Offerors must complete the Pricing Schedule. Proposals must not exceed 25 pages (excluding the price worksheet) and must be submitted electronically.
Additional Notes
A formal site visit will not be held, but offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the facilities independently. Informal guided visits can be scheduled with David Mines. All work will be performed in Cedar County, NE, and Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-5361, Rev 29 will apply. Subcontractors require Contracting Officer's Representative approval. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to access solicitation documents and submit proposals. Questions and answers have been uploaded, clarifying requirements for site visits, labor standards, facility details, subcontracting, supplies, and proposal formatting.