Middlesboro Flood Protection Project - Mowing Services Contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, W072 ENDIST NASHVILLE, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Mowing Services for the Middlesboro Flood Protection Project (MFPP) in Kentucky. This RFI is for market research to determine a competitive basis for future procurement. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing labor, equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, and materials necessary to mow and trim grounds on and around the MFPP. This includes planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, and inspection to ensure services meet contract requirements. Specific locations and mowing limits are detailed in site maps (Exhibits B-G) and can be verified during a pre-bid site visit. General mowing specifications apply to all areas. Normal working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with exceptions requiring COR approval. Contractors must obtain necessary permits/licenses, comply with federal, state, and local laws, and maintain a minimum of $500,000 General Liability Coverage. Identification of contract employees and vehicles is required within 30 days of award. Strict environmental and safety requirements, including compliance with ERGO, OSHA, and EM 385-1-1, are mandatory, along with activity hazard analyses and safety plans. Accident and damage reports must be submitted promptly. A superintendent must be physically present on-site during work, serving as the primary point of contact with the government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated NAICS: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $9.5M size standard
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four (4) option years
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM CT
- Published: April 21, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is solely for market research purposes to identify contractors capable of performing this type of work and to determine a competitive basis for procurement. Responses will help assess industry capabilities and potential small business participation.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. Interested contractors should provide their firm name, CAGE, Point of Contact (with email), small business classification under NAICS 561730, intent to submit a quote if advertised, and details of three (3) relevant projects completed within the last ten years. Responses should be sent to Samantha Clay (Samantha.J.Clay@usace.army.mil) and Kenyanna Jennings (Kenyanna.L.Jennings@usace.army.mil).