Office Janitorial Services, Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam, Charlton and Oxford, MA
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is seeking Office Janitorial Services for facilities at Buffumville Lake in Charlton, MA, and Hodges Village Dam in Oxford, MA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) requires contractors to provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and transportation. Quotes are due by February 10, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services for a total of four buildings across two locations:
- Buffumville Lake Project Office: One building located at 48 Old Oxford Road, Charlton, MA.
- Hodges Village Dam Project Office: Two buildings located at 30 Howarth Road, Oxford, MA.
- Thames River Basin Office: One building also located at 30 Howarth Road, Oxford, MA.
Services include standard cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms and kitchens, and waste removal. Additionally, spring cleaning services, including window cleaning, are required. Maps detailing the locations are available as attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Custodial Janitorial Services) with a size standard of $22 Million.
- Period of Performance: A base year from contract award through February 28, 2027 (services not to begin before March 1, 2026), with two (2) available option years.
- Option Year 1: March 1, 2027 - February 29, 2028
- Option Year 2: March 1, 2028 - February 28, 2029
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
- Quote Due Date: February 10, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Alicia LaCrosse.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made based on price alone.
- Mandatory Requirement: All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered. Non-registered vendors will be rejected.
Additional Notes
- Site Visits: Strongly recommended. Interested parties should contact Park Ranger Aidan Buck to schedule.
- Post-Award Requirements: Submittals such as Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses are required after award, not with the initial quote.
- Contact: Alicia LaCrosse, alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil, 978-318-8902.