Grounds Maintenance Services, North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W912WJ26QA054 provides responses to industry questions and includes a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The amendment addresses specific questions regarding mowing seasons, mulch depth, flood debris removal, and inspection criteria.

• A revised Performance Work Statement is included, detailing scope, location, site visit information, schedule, safety requirements, contractor personnel, pre-work conference items, security, payment, and technical requirements.

• The solicitation closing date remains March 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

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

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for grounds maintenance, specifically mowing services, at North Hartland Lake, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in North Hartland, Vermont.

The PWS details the areas requiring mowing, categorized into "Rough Lawn" and "Fine Lawn" (Area A, Area B). The maps provided (Map 1, Map 2, Map 3, Map 4) visually delineate these areas within the North Hartland Lake facility, including the Recreation Area, Office, Host-site, Road, and Dike.

Specific performance standards or metrics are not detailed in this excerpt, which primarily consists of maps and legends identifying mowing areas.

• Place of Performance: North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, Vermont.

• Period of Performance: Not specified in this document excerpt.

• Mowing is required for designated "Rough Lawn" and "Fine Lawn" areas as depicted on the provided maps.

• Specific areas include the Rec Area, Office, Host-site, Road, and Dike.

• Map 4 provides a detailed legend for the Recreation Area, identifying features such as Boat Launch, Parking, Picnic Areas, Ranger Station, Restrooms, Shelters, Swim areas, Buildings, Water, Paved Roads, Lawn Area, Fields, Dam Structure, Spillway, Beach, Corps Property, and Contour Lines.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" designed to gather information from potential bidders to assess their qualifications and capabilities for an upcoming solicitation. It requests details about the company's experience, personnel, certifications, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, CAGE Code, address, POC details, and type of business.
• Experience: Years of experience in relevant services, specifically with Federal Government contracts. Subcontractor experience is only considered if a teaming arrangement is confirmed.
• Past Performance: Information on any previously failed work and reasons why.
• Key Personnel: Minimum and maximum number of employees, whether employees are on payroll, and anticipated number of employees for the project.
• Subcontracting: Details if the prime contractor plans to hire a subcontractor, including documentation of teaming arrangements.
• Employee Experience: Information for each employee who will perform the work.
• Certificates/Licenses: Requirements for certifications such as First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Rope Access, and other relevant licenses. Vendors must provide certificates or a plan for obtaining them.
• References: Details of up to three past contracts, including agency, contract number, value, POC, start/end dates, and scope of the project.
• Certification Statement: A statement by the certifying official confirming the accuracy of the provided information.

Bidders must complete and submit this survey with their quote to be considered for the opportunity. The information provided will be used by the Government to evaluate the vendor's capability to perform the work. Failure to provide complete information may impact the evaluation and consideration of the bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Grounds Maintenance Services at North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, Vermont. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide these services.

The scope of work includes a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, including:

• Spring Clean-up (Areas A & B)
• Aeration (Areas A & B)
• Mulching (Areas A & B)
• Picnic Table Placement
• Picnic Table, Grills, and Shelter Maintenance
• Fine Mowing and Trimming (Areas A & B)
• Rough Mowing
• Site Maintenance
• Fall Clean-up

Services are to be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable safety requirements (EM 385-1-1, OSHA).

• Period of Performance: Contract award through 12/31/2026.

• Option Years: Two (2) option years may be exercised.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price quotes are required.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Alicia N. LaCrosse, by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation. Signed copies of all amendments (SF30) must be included.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on technical factors, price, and past performance. A comparative evaluation will be performed to select the contractor offering the best value. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Key Deadlines:

  • Pre-work submittals due within 14 days of contract award.
  • Site visits: Contact TPOC to schedule if dates/times are not specified.
  • Quotes due by the closing date/time specified in the solicitation.

• The solicitation includes FAR Clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.

• Vendors are responsible for reviewing the "Addendum to 52.212-1" and "Addendum to Evaluation" for detailed instructions and evaluation criteria.

• A site visit is highly recommended. Contact Heather Morse for arrangements.

• The previous contract was awarded to SMALL CODY M for $38,115.00. The scope may differ.