Recreation Area Janitorial Services, Elm Brook Park, Hopkinton Lake, Hopkinton, NH
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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, New England District, is soliciting quotes for Recreation Area Janitorial Services at Elm Brook Park, Hopkinton Lake, Hopkinton, NH. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires furnishing all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation for restroom and picnic shelter cleaning, including annual spring clean-up. Quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services for the 2026 recreation season, covering Elm Brook Park's lower and upper restrooms, picnic shelters (#1-4), and the dumpster area at the Hopkinton Lake Project Office. Key services include:
- Restroom Cleaning: Scheduled for Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day (May 23 - August 30, 2026), to be completed before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM. Includes cleaning, disinfecting, and replenishing supplies.
- Group Picnic Shelter Cleaning: Scheduled concurrently with restroom cleaning, involving tables, benches, grills, and surrounding areas.
- Annual Spring Clean-Up: Required for restrooms and picnic shelters, to be completed before May 20, 2026.
- Maintenance Restroom Cleaning (Call Back): On-call service for additional cleaning during high visitation periods.
- Optional Tasks: Additional restroom and picnic shelter cleaning on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays (May 23 - August 30, 2026), contingent on operational needs and exercised via contract modification.
- Safety Requirements: Strict adherence to USACE EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and other safety regulations. Requires an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and a designated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
- Period of Performance: From contract award through August 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 571620 (Janitorial Services), with a Small Business Size Standard of $22 Million.
- Product Service Code: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist. Evaluation will be based on Technical capability, Price, and Past Performance, utilizing a comparative evaluation to determine the best value. Mandatory submittals include a "Solicitation Survey" form detailing company information, experience, personnel, certifications (First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Rope Access), and up to three relevant past performance references from the last three years. Failure to complete this form accurately may result in disqualification. Pre-work submittals like the APP, Activity Hazard Analysis, and Contractor's Quality Control Plan are also required.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: March 31, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Jennifer Samela, jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil, 978-318-8324.
Additional Notes
Vendors are strongly encouraged to review "Addendum to 52.212-1" and "Addendum to Evaluation" for detailed instructions. A site visit is recommended. All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered; non-responsive quotes will be rejected.