Harlan County Lake Mowing

SOL #: W912DQ-26-Q-A039Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W071 ENDIST KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106-2896, United States

Place of Performance

Republican City, NE

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d5c1ca4a6464e5da925fe7b4b7821b3/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 (USACE), Kansas City District, is soliciting proposals for Harlan County Lake Mowing services in Republican City, Nebraska. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to provide comprehensive landscaping and groundskeeping services. Proposals are due March 10, 2026, at 01:00 PM CT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, supplies, and supervision for mowing and trimming services across parks and roadways at Harlan County Lake. Key tasks include:

Mowing turf areas to a height of 3 inches.
Trimming within 4-8 inches of un-mulched trees, bushes, shrubs, buildings, and inanimate objects.
Removal of grass clippings and debris from sidewalks and building entrances.
Vegetation control around camp pads and water hydrants. Detailed maps and a supplemental bid sheet outline specific service areas (e.g., Class A, Class C, Roadside, FRM areas) and estimated acreages, totaling approximately 170.58 acres. Mowing frequencies vary by area type.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Solicitation (W912DQ26QA039)
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)
Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods. The total contract duration will not exceed 66 months. Grounds maintenance operations are conducted annually from April 1 to September 30.
Place of Performance: Harlan County Lake, Republican City, NE.

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Due Date: March 10, 2026, at 01:00 PM Central Time.
Submission Method: Electronically to kirk.j.porter@usace.army.mil. Proposals must be in PDF format and not exceed 10MB.
Required Documents: Proposals must include SF 1449, Section B (pricing for CLINs), a Relative Experience Form (Section J), and a Past Performance Form (Section J).
Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Relative Experience, and Past Performance. Non-price factors are considered more important than price.
Questions Due: Questions must be submitted five days prior to the offer due date.

Key Requirements & Notes

Bidders are urged and expected to conduct a site visit to inspect all areas prior to bidding. Contact Mr. Matt Dubbs at james.m.dubbs@usace.army.mil or (816) 389-2458 to arrange.
Contractor personnel must adhere to specific dress codes and conduct standards.
Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, General Liability, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability.
Compliance with Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual (EM 385-1-1) and all Federal, State, and local safety regulations is mandatory.
The Wage Determination 2015-5357 for Nebraska outlines minimum labor costs.