Grounds Maintenance 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 U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Grounds Maintenance Services at Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. The opportunity covers routine grounds maintenance and special services across various land classifications. Quotes are due March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal grounds maintenance services for approximately 1,715 acres at PBA, including:
- Improved Areas (44 acres): Mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, irrigation.
- Semi-Improved Areas (824 acres): Mowing, trimming, debris removal.
- Unimproved Areas (847 acres): Mowing, debris removal.
- Maintenance of athletic fields and special services as needed.
- Compliance with detailed performance standards, safety, security, and environmental regulations as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Description of Services (Attachment 0003).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One base year and four one-year option periods (total 5 years).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services) with an $8,000,000.00 size standard.
- Place of Performance: Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a completed Price Matrix (Attachment 0002), providing prices for all quantity ranges and contract years. Failure to do so may result in rejection. The Government intends to award to the responsive and responsible contractor offering the lowest price. Bidders are urged to inspect the site, with optional site visits available.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 10, 2026
- Quotes Due: March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time
Important Attachments
- Attachment 0001 Annex A PWS: Outlines detailed requirements, performance standards, and metrics.
- Attachment 0002 Price Matrix Grounds: Mandatory for pricing submission.
- Attachment 0003-Description of Services: Provides detailed scope, tasks, and area classifications.
- CDRLs (A001, A003, A004, A005, A007, A008, A010, A011, A012, A014): Specify data reporting and deliverable requirements. Several other CDRL attachments (A002, A006, A009, A013, A015) appear to be inaccessible placeholders; bidders should investigate.
Points of Contact
- Ashley Testrake: Ashley.e.testrake.civ@army.mil
- Michelle Pleasant: michelle.m.pleasant.civ@army.mil