Success Lake Recreation Attendee Services
Overview
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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, Sacramento District, is soliciting proposals for Success Lake Recreation Attendee Services (Solicitation W9123826QA007). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to provide recreation fee attendant services at R. L. Schafer Dam, Success Lake, in Tulare County, California. The services include managing fee collection, visitor information, and facility maintenance. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and supervision for Recreation Fee Attendant Services at Tule Recreation Area and Rocky Hill Recreation Area. Key tasks involve:
- Registering campers and collecting fees (camping, day use, annual, interagency passes) using recreation.gov (R1S), Ventek equipment, and cash.
- Providing information to visitors and assisting park rangers.
- Maintaining records and conducting roving patrols.
- Operating and maintaining the Fee Collection Building and restroom.
- Ensuring employees are proficient in English, wear standardized uniforms, and use identified vehicles. The government will provide necessary supplies for hang tags (paper, printer, markers), a fee booth, and a restroom at Rocky Hill.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W9123826QA007
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561990 (Operation Of Recreation Facilities (Non Building)), Size Standard: $34,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Base Year and Four Option Years
- Place of Performance: Porterville, CA (R. L. Schafer Dam, Success Lake, Tulare County, CA)
- Incumbent Contract: W9123821P0006, valued at $138,274 (base + all options), expiring March 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: February 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Evaluation: Likely based on price and other factors as outlined in FAR 52.212-2.
- Required Submittals: Include a valid California Driver's License, $10,000 Bond Certificate, proof of various insurances (Professional Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation), Safety Hazard Analysis, AT-OPSEC completion, E-Verify program participation, and a Contractor Quality Control Plan. A fidelity bond of $10,000 is also required.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the specified minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Tulare County, CA, as per the Service Contract Act Wage Determination.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 1: Incorporated a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated February 6, 2026.
- Amendment 2: Extended the proposal due date to February 24, 2026.
- Questions & Answers: Clarifications were provided regarding government-furnished supplies and facilities, and incumbent contract details.