Sugar Bottom Park Custodian, Coralville, Iowa
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, Rock Island District, is soliciting proposals for Park Custodial Services at the Sugar Bottom Recreation Areas within the Coralville Lake Project, Iowa. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires comprehensive cleaning and maintenance services for recreation facilities. Offers are due by January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment for custodial services across Sugar Bottom Campground, Sugar Bottom Group Campground, Sugar Bottom Day Use Area, Cedar Valley Trail, Mehaffey Boat Ramp, and other recreation areas including Dam Complex, Linder Point, Tailwater East/West, West Overlook Campground, East Overlook Day Use, Veterans Trail, Squire Point Trail, and Turkey Creek Day Use. Services include daily cleaning, refuse pickup, litter removal, and maintaining buildings, restrooms, comfort stations, picnic shelters, campsites, grills, drinking fountains, and fish cleaning stations. Green cleaning practices are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Solicitation (RFQ)
- Duration: One Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with two one-year Option Periods.
- Base Year Performance: April 20 - September 30, 2026 (158 days)
- Option Year I Performance: April 19 - September 30, 2027 (158 days)
- Option Year II Performance: April 24 - September 30, 2028 (158 days)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services)
- Size Standard: $22 Million
- Product Service Code: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
- Place of Performance: Coralville, IA
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT
- Technical Inquiry Deadline: January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT (submit to Jake T. Anderson)
- Submission Requirements: Complete and return SF1449 (including Block 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c), Representations and Certifications (Clause 52.212-3), Solicitation Cover Sheet (with CAGE, POC, phone, email), first page of solicitation (with mailing address, phone, name, title, signature), and the Schedule of Prices (CLINs).
- Submission Method: Mail to U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, Attn: Contracting Division – Jake Anderson, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61204-2004, or email to anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil.
- Evaluation: Offerors must quote on all items and entire quantities for the base and all options. Prevailing Wage Rates apply.
Special Requirements & Notes
- SAM Registration: Required prior to submitting an offer and prior to contract award.
- Wage Determination: Wage Determination No. 2015-4983, Revision No. 27, applies, detailing prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for Johnson and Washington Counties, IA, under the Service Contract Act.
- Site Visit: Offerors may contact Darren Schneider at (319) 338-3543 ext. #6305 or Darren.K.Schneider@usace.army.mil to schedule a site visit.
- Security: Personnel must undergo background checks and AT Level I training. Contractors need to submit an Accident Prevention Plan, Contingency Plan, and Quality Control Plan.
- Contact: Primary contact for technical inquiries is Jake Anderson (jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil, 309-794-6131).