Pittsburgh District, USACE - Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Services at Tionesta Lake, PA
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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, Pittsburgh District, is seeking Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Services for Tionesta Lake, PA. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a base year plus four option years, designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Services include mowing, trimming, janitorial, leaf mulching, pressure washing, herbicide application, and raw sewage/sludge removal. Quotes are due March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive buildings and grounds maintenance services at Tionesta Lake, PA. Key services include:
- Grounds Maintenance: Mowing (Type I and II, with specific height requirements), trimming, pruning, mulching, weeding, leaf mulching, tree removal, policing, and pesticide application. Performance standards specify grass heights (2 inches for Type I, 5 inches for Type II) and pesticide kill rates (95%).
- Janitorial Services: Cleaning of restrooms, locker rooms, washhouses, and offices, with specified frequencies and locations.
- Waste Removal: Raw sewage and sludge removal services, with estimated quantities (23,000 gallons total) and locations detailed.
- General: Pressure washing, herbicide application.
The contractor is responsible for furnishing all equipment, labor, supervision, quality control, supplies, materials, and incidentals. Work must comply with EM 385-1-1 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including environmental protection and safety regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Business Size Standard: $9,500,000)
- Product/Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years)
- Place of Performance: Tionesta River Lake, Tionesta, PA
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Quote packages shall be emailed to the points of contact listed in the notice. Instructions in the addendum to clause 52.212-1 regarding submission through the PIEE SOL module shall be ignored.
- Required Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov.
- Pricing: Submitted prices must remain valid for 30 days. A detailed pricing schedule (Price Schedule.xlsx) is provided for bidders to complete.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the quoter providing the best value to the Government, with Price and Past Performance being equally weighted evaluation factors.
- Technical Inquiries: Questions must be submitted via ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key D4XAT2-C5SYJZ.
Important Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026.
- The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business concerns and labor standards (Service Contract Act Wage Determination SCA WD 2015-4247 Rev 30 dated 3 Dec 25).
- The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.
Points of Contact
- Andrew Barlament: andrew.s.barlament@usace.army.mil
- Richard Mathena: richard.a.mathena@usace.army.mil