Grounds Maintenance Services, Westville Lake, Sturbridge and Southbridge, MA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Army / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), through its New England District office, is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Westville Lake Project in Sturbridge and Southbridge, MA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for weekly lawn mowing of approximately 15.0 acres and a fall clean-up. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026, at 02:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to perform comprehensive grounds maintenance. Key tasks include:
- Weekly lawn mowing for approximately 15.0 acres, with specific mowing and trimming restricted to 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
- A fall clean-up of all weekly mowing areas.
- Adherence to USACE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1), OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Development and implementation of a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
- Requirement for a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).
- Compliance with security requirements, including suspicious activity reporting training.
Detailed maps (Dam Site Mowing and Rec Area Mowing) are provided as attachments, delineating 11 zones around the dam and 27 zones within the recreational area for mowing.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Period of Performance: From contract award through December 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services) with a $9.5 Million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 5, 2026, 02:00 PM.
- Mandatory Requirement: All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission.
- Mandatory Submission: A "Solicitation Survey" must be completed and returned with quotes, detailing company information, experience, past performance, personnel, subcontracting, certifications, and references. Failure to complete may result in disqualification.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance. Quotes will first be evaluated for responsiveness.
- Instructions: Vendors must review "Addendum to 52.212-1" and "Addendum to Evaluation" for specific instructions and criteria.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Keith Beecher at (978) 318-8405 or keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil.
- Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Jennifer M. Samela at 978-318-8324 or Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil.