Park Custodian for Bob Shetler Recreation Area at Saylorville Lake

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on covered federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-4979, Revision No. 27
• Area: Iowa Counties of Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, Polk, Warren
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Additional Benefits: Details requirements for vacation, holidays, and health & welfare benefits.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the process for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed.

This document is crucial for bidders as it dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into their proposals for any contract subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for custodial and minor maintenance duties at the Bob Shetler Recreation Area within the Saylorville Lake Project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Provide all labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment for custodial and minor maintenance.

• Services are required for various recreation facilities including campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, and comfort stations.

• A map of the service area is provided in Technical Exhibit #2.

• The contract period of service is from April 11 to October 15 for the years 2026, 2027, 2028.

• Services are required 7 days per week.

• The contract area includes Bob Shetler Campgrounds, Bob Shetler Picnic & Day Use Areas, Fishing Access, NW 78th Ave, and Archery Range Area.

• Personnel: A two-person team is required, each with a valid driver's license. Personnel must be physically qualified for outdoor work in varied conditions.

• Insurance: Contractor must maintain Workmen's Compensation, Employer's Liability, General Liability/Bodily Injury, and Automobile Liability insurance as specified.

• Pre-Work Training: A mandatory training and orientation meeting will be held. The contractor must submit an Accident Prevention Plan, Contingency Plan, and Quality Control Plan prior to this meeting.

• Residency: Contractors are required to "Live on Site" in a self-contained RV for the duration of the performance period, spending a minimum of 18 hours daily within the contract area.

• Government-Furnished Property: Includes chemicals, facility supplies (toilet paper, liners, bulbs, soap), utilities, an RV site, storage shed, and occasional use equipment (high-pressure sprayer).

• Contractor-Furnished Items: Includes a self-contained RV, telephone, suitable vehicle(s) and fuel, cleaning supplies (paper towels, sponges, rags), and equipment (brooms, mops, ladders, etc.).

• Custodial Cleaning Services: Detailed schedules and specific cleaning tasks are provided for various facilities including shower buildings, comfort stations, vault restrooms, picnic shelters, litter pickup, drinking fountains, and fish cleaning stations. Services are required daily, with specific frequencies for cleaning and disinfecting.

• Environmental Controls: Compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations is required. Spill notification procedures are outlined.

• Antiterrorism & Operations Security (AT/OPSEC): Personnel must comply with security requirements, including background checks and potential unescorted access procedures.

• Quality Assurance: A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is in place, outlining performance standards, surveillance methods (monitoring, self-reporting, customer feedback), and performance measurement criteria.

• Green Cleaning: The contractor must use government-supplied, non-toxic, water-based, and biodegradable cleaning products.

• Bio-Based Products: Any designated bio-based products must meet USDA BioPreferred minimum content levels.

• Gate Operations: The contractor is responsible for opening and closing gates and comfort stations at Bob Shetler Picnic Area during specified hours, which vary by season.

• Reporting: Contractors must report emergencies, vandalism, damage, and lost/found articles as specified.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the US Army Corps of Engineers for Custodial Services at Saylorville Lake. The solicitation number is W912EK26QA006.

• The solicitation details the requirements for custodial services.

• Specific security requirements are delineated in section 5.1 of the PWS (Performance Work Statement), and costs associated with these must be included in the final price.

• The base period of performance is for the 2026 Recreational Season (April 11, 2026, through October 15, 2026).

• Option Year I is for the 2027 Recreational Season (April 11, 2027, through October 15, 2027).

• Option Year II is for the 2028 Recreational Season (April 11, 2028, through October 15, 2028).

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price for all periods.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 561720.

• The size standard for this NAICS code is $22,000,000.00.

• Offers must be submitted by 02:00 PM local time on February 2, 2026.

• Technical questions must be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist.

• Technical inquiries and questions relating to the solicitation are to be submitted via email to Jubbar Joseph Arshad at jubbar.j.arshad@usace.army.mil no later than January 23, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Central Time.

• Offerors must include the Solicitation Number in the subject line of the email when submitting their quote.

• Evaluation will be based on PRICE and other factors considered, with the most advantageous offer to the Government being selected.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Contractors must be current in their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database before a Government Contract award can be made.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with some being attached.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Schedule of Prices" which outlines the pricing structure for the "Park Custodian, Bob Shetler Recreation Area" services. Bidders are expected to use this to provide their pricing for each CLIN (Contract Line Item Number).

• CLIN 0001 (Base Year - 2026): Park Custodian services for the Bob Shetler Recreation Area. The contract period is April 11, 2026, through April 10, 2027. The period of performance for this base year is the 2026 Recreational Season, from April 11, 2026, through October 15, 2026 (188 days).
• CLIN 0002 (Option Year I - 2027): Park Custodian services for the Bob Shetler Recreation Area. The contract period is April 11, 2027, through April 10, 2028. The period of performance for this option year is the 2027 Recreational Season, from April 11, 2027, through October 15, 2027 (188 days).
• CLIN 0003 (Option Year II - 2028): Park Custodian services for the Bob Shetler Recreation Area. The contract period is April 11, 2028, through October 15, 2028. The period of performance for this option year is the 2028 Recreational Season, from April 11, 2028, through October 15, 2028 (188 days).
• Each CLIN requires the bidder to provide a Unit Price and a Total Amount.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the pricing requirements for the custodial services. Bidders must fill in the "Unit Price" and "Total Amount" for each CLIN to submit a complete proposal. The details provided for each CLIN, including the specific years and periods of performance, are essential for accurate cost estimation and proposal preparation.