USACE Galveston - Grounds Maintenance Services - Jadwin
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 (USACE) Galveston District is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Coast Building grounds (Jadwin). This 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity requires comprehensive landscaping and invasive plant management to maintain aesthetic and environmental quality. Proposals are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, supervision, labor, tools, equipment, and materials necessary for landscaping and invasive plant management services. This includes enhancing and maintaining the aesthetic and environmental quality of the Coast Building grounds. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been updated via Amendment 0001.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): An SSHO is required and must be on staff. The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor will also function as the SSHO. This individual must have at least three years of safety experience, meet OSHA competent person requirements, be on-site whenever work is performed, and be fluent in English.
- General Qualifications: Bidders must be qualified to do business with the Government, registered at SAM.gov, and provide a proposal including past performance and relevant experience.
- Subcontractor Past Performance: Past performance of a subcontractor performing a substantial portion of the work (up to 49%) will be considered, including experience as a prime or major subcontractor. However, the solicitation primarily requires the prime contractor's past performance.
- Site Visit: No site visit was conducted for this project.
- Questions Deadline: The deadline for submitting questions was February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Product/Service Code: S208 - Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
- Period of Performance:
- CLINs 0001-0010: February 16, 2026, to February 15, 2027
- Option Line Items 0011-0050: February 16, 2027, to February 15, 2031
- Response Due Date: February 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC.
Important Updates
Amendment 0001 updated the PWS, extended the response due date, modified CLIN 0006 quantity, added detailed periods of performance for all CLINs and option line items, and deleted several FAR and DFARS clauses. These changes may impact pricing and overall contract structure.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jeffery Mason at jeffery.j.mason@usace.army.mil or 409-766-3857.