Grounds Maintenance Services, Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay, MA

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W912WJ26QA079, dated 10 April 2026, provides responses to industry questions and includes a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section A.7 has been revised regarding waste disposal.

• PWS Section B.2 (Submittals) has been revised to include a product data sheet requirement for mulch.

• The solicitation closing date remains April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" that potential bidders must complete and submit with their quote to be considered for the opportunity. It collects essential information about the bidder's company, experience, personnel, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, address, POC details, and type of business.
• Experience: Years of experience in services, prime contracting, and federal government contracts. Details on any past failures to complete work.
• Personnel: Minimum and maximum number of employees, payroll status, and anticipated number of employees for the project. Information on key personnel.
• Subcontracting: Details on prime contractors hiring subcontractors, including teaming arrangements.
• Employee Experience: Information on employees performing the work, including current position/title and years of experience.
• Certificates/Licenses: Requirements for specific certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Rope Access) and plans for obtaining them if not yet acquired.
• Past Performance: References for up to three relevant past contracts, including agency, contract number, value, POC, start/end dates, and scope of project.
• Certification: A statement certifying the accuracy of the provided information.

Completing this survey accurately and thoroughly is a mandatory requirement for consideration. The information provided will be used by the Government to evaluate the bidder's capability, experience, and suitability for performing the work described in the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed aerial maps and acreage estimates for various "Items" (locations) requiring mowing and/or landscaping services. It serves as a visual guide for bidders to understand the scope and specific areas of work.

• Item Identification: Each section is labeled with an "Item #" and a location name (e.g., "Item # 1 Three Panel Sign," "Item # 5 Sandwich Rec Area").
• Approximate Acreage: The estimated size of the area for each item is provided.
• Visual Depiction: Aerial imagery clearly outlines the specific areas designated for mowing (yellow shading) and, in some cases, mowing and bagging (red shading).
• Scale: A graphical scale (in feet) is included on each map for spatial reference.
• Specific Tasks: Some items specify "Landscaping & Mulch" or "Shrub Beds" in addition to mowing.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately assess the scope of work, estimate costs, and prepare competitive proposals. It visually defines the physical boundaries and approximate sizes of the areas requiring maintenance, allowing for a clear understanding of the services needed at each specified location.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Grounds Maintenance services at the Cape Cod Canal Project Area, located in Sandwich and Bourne, Massachusetts. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring these services.

Services include:

• Bi-weekly mowing and string trimming (approx. 34 acres total) from April to October.

• Landscaping services (trimming shrubs/bushes, weeding) three times during the performance period: May, July, and September.

• Mulching service once during May.

• Period of Performance: Contract award through April 18, 2027.

• Option Year: One (1) option year available from April 19, 2027, through October 31, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 561730 has a size standard of $9,500,000.00.

• Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Alicia N. LaCrosse.

• Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance. A comparative evaluation will be performed to select the best value.

• Key Deadlines: Pre-work conference and submittals are due within 7 days of contract award.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Grounds Maintenance).

• Vendors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A mandatory solicitation survey must be completed and returned with quotes.

• Site visits are encouraged; contact Justin Nelson to arrange.