SOLICITATION: USACE Rock Island District, Mississippi River Project Office Recreation Area Dumpster Service
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, is soliciting proposals for Dumpster Rental and Waste Removal Services for the Mississippi River Project Recreation Areas across Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. This is an unrestricted acquisition for a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offers are due April 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation aims to secure essential dumpster services to maintain sanitary conditions, public health, and operational readiness at federally managed recreation areas. Services include providing dumpsters of various sizes and performing scheduled pickup and disposal. While primarily seasonal (May-October), some year-round service is required. Specific dumpster sizes, locations, and pickup frequencies are detailed in Appendix A of the solicitation and the Schedule of Prices.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (May 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026) and four (4) 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services)
- Product Service Code: S205
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 2, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Technical Inquiries: Must be submitted to Jeffrey R. Voss (Jeffrey.R.Voss@usace.army.mil) by April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability (including a Geographic Service Plan and Quality Control Plan) and Past Performance.
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must adhere to provision 52.212-2 as outlined in the solicitation.
Key Documents
The solicitation document and the "Schedule of Prices - W912EK26QA024.xlsx" are critical. The Schedule of Prices details the scope of services per recreation area, including dumpster sizes, pickup frequencies, and operational periods, which is essential for accurate pricing proposals.
Additional Notes
All contract personnel will be subject to security requirements, including background checks and training. Offerors must also comply with various incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses.