Success Lake Recreation Attendee Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for quotes.

• Response Due Date

• The proposal deadline has been extended from February 19, 2026, to February 24, 2026.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for Recreation Fee Attendant Services at R. L. Schafer Dam, Success Lake in Tulare County, California.

• Provide all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and supervision for Recreation Fee Attendant Services.

• Services include registering campers, collecting fees (camping, day use, annual, interagency passes), providing information to visitors, assisting park rangers, and maintaining records.

• Fee collection is to be conducted at the Fee Collection Building using recreation.gov (R1S), Ventek equipment, and cash.

• Specific tasks include campground registration, day-use/facility permits, and selling annual/interagency passes.

• The contractor must ensure employees are proficient in English and wear standardized uniforms.

• Vehicles used must be identified with the company name.

• Contractor must be proficient in record-keeping.

• Employees must be fluent in English.

• Uniforms must be standardized and professional.

• Vehicles must be clearly identified.

• Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with requirements for timeliness (100% completion) and quality/accuracy (at least 95% of the time).

• Period of Performance: Base Year and Four Option Years.

• Location: R. L. Schafer Dam, Success Lake, Tulare County, California.

• Pre-Contract Meeting required with the COR at least 5 days prior to work commencement.

• Contractor Submittals: Valid California Driver's License, Bond Certificate for $10,000, Proof of Professional Liability Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Safety Hazard Analysis, AT-OPSEC completion certificates, E-Verify Program, Contractor Quality Control Plan.

• Invoices to be submitted monthly in arrears.

• Employees must complete AT Level I awareness training and pre-screen candidates using the E-Verify Program.

• Contractor must comply with EM 385-1-1 safety regulations.

• A fidelity bond of $10,000.00 is required for theft or embezzlement of collected funds.

• Onsite living is permitted for the Recreation Attendant in a self-contained RV at the contractor's discretion.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Success Lake Fee Booth and Rocky Hill Recreation opportunity.

• Supplies: All necessary supplies for day use and camping hang tags (e.g., paper, printer, markers) will be provided by the government.
• Facilities: The Army Corps of Engineers will provide a fee booth and restroom at the Rocky Hill Recreation site. Electricity to the building is being addressed through maintenance/construction.
• Classification: The government does not mandate a specific classification (Park Attendant Aide, Recreation Aide, or Recreation Specialist). The contractor can choose, but the employee must be paid at least the rate listed in the applicable Wage Determination (WD).
• Incumbent Contract: The current contract for this work is W9123821P0006, awarded on January 30, 2021, and expiring on March 21, 2026. The contract value is $26,844.00 for the base year and $138,274.00 for the base and all options.

This Q&A document clarifies requirements related to supplies, facilities, and personnel classification, and provides details about the incumbent contract. Bidders should consider this information when preparing their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by incorporating a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated February 6, 2026. No other changes are made or implied.

• The Performance Work Statement has been revised.
• The original Performance Work Statement has been deleted.
• A new document, "Revised PWS," dated February 11, 2026, has been added.

This amendment does not appear to modify proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but bidders should ensure they are using the revised PWS for their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W9123826QA007, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, is for "Success Lake Recreation Attendee" services. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The core service involves providing Recreation Attendants for Tule Recreation Area and Rocky Hill Recreation Area in Porterville, CA.

• The solicitation includes line items for base periods and option periods, with quantities specified in days and jobs (for pre-work meetings).

• Pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• FOB: Destination FFP (Firm Fixed Price).

• The solicitation number is W9123826QA007.

• The issue date is January 21, 2026.

• The offer due date is February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 561990, with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on the pricing arrangement.

• Offers are due by February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages but will likely be based on price and other factors as outlined in FAR 52.212-2.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, covering various aspects such as contract terms, representations and certifications, labor standards, and supply chain security.

• The document lists two attachments: "Wage Determination" dated December 3, 2025, and "Performance Work Statement" dated January 13, 2026.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Recreation Fee Attendant Services at R. L. Schafer Dam, Success Lake in Tulare County, California.

• Provide all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and supervision for Recreation Fee Attendant Services.

• Administer campground reservation system via recreation.gov (R1S), coordinate arrivals, and post reservation tags.

• Register campers, collect camping fees, day use fees, sell passes (USACE Annual, Interagency), and provide information.

• Operate the Fee Collection Building, maintain records, and manage fee collection through various methods including Recreation.gov, Ventek equipment, and cash.

• Conduct roving patrols three times daily to check campsites and address issues.

• Open and close campground gates.

• Sell annual and interagency passes.

• Administer fee collection and remittance procedures in accordance with specified regulations.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary Fee Building and restroom.

• Attendants must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Contractor employees must wear standardized uniforms and vehicles must be clearly identified.

• Timeliness: 100% completion of all tasks in accordance with provided schedules.

• Quality and Accuracy: All work performed in accordance with the PWS at least 95% of the time.

• Contractor will not be paid for the day's service if contract requirements are not met.

• Period of Performance: Base Year and Four Option Years.

• Place of Performance: R. L. Schafer Dam, Success Lake, Tulare County, California.

• Contractor Submittals: Valid California Driver's License, Bond Certificate for $10,000, Proof of Professional Liability Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Safety Hazard Analysis, AT-OPSEC completion certificates, E-Verify Program participation, and a Contractor Quality Control Plan.

• Authorities/Technical Direction: All changes must be in writing from the Government Contracting Officer.

• Meetings: A Pre-Contract Meeting is required prior to commencement of work.

• Invoices: Submitted upon completion of tasks, with final invoices marked "Final".

• Safety: Compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1, federal, state, and local laws. Development of a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

• Security: Compliance with installation access, security policies, and procedures, including background checks and personal identity verification. AT Level I awareness training is required for employees.

• Bonding: A fidelity bond of $10,000.00 is required.

• Onsite Living: Contractor may station a self-contained recreational vehicle at a designated campsite at their discretion.

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. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for a specific geographic area (California County of Tulare).

• Lists occupational codes and corresponding titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Includes footnotes for specific occupations that may have additional requirements or conditions.
• Outlines general benefits applicable to all listed occupations, including Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Details specific conditions for Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, and Weather Observers regarding night pay and Sunday pay.
• Explains hazardous pay differentials for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Addresses uniform allowance requirements and reimbursement.
• Provides information on the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations and the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process).

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into their proposals for any contract involving services in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. It helps in accurately estimating labor costs and understanding the regulatory framework for service contracts.