USACE Rock Island District, Mississippi River Project Office Recreation Area Dumpster Service

SOL #: W912EK26MRPORADSSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND
ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

Trash/Garbage Collection Services Including Portable Sanitation Services (S205)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 27, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified firms capable of providing dumpster services for multiple recreation areas within its Mississippi River Project Office footprint. This effort aims to maintain sanitary conditions in public recreation areas. Responses are due by April 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves providing and servicing dumpsters across various recreation areas as detailed in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Appendix A. Key aspects include:

  • Dumpster Provision: Supply the required number and size of dumpsters for each specified recreation area.
  • Pickup Service: Conduct pickups between Monday and Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, according to the specific schedules outlined in Appendix A for each location.
  • Location Determination: Exact dumpster placements will be determined by on-site Park Rangers or Project Staff.
  • Geographical Scope: Services are required across multiple sites, including Grant River, Blanding Landing, Pleasant Creek, Thomson Causeway, Bulger’s Hollow, Fisherman’s Corner, Clark’s Ferry, Shady Creek, Andalusia Slough, and Blanchard Island Recreation Areas. Appendix A specifies dumpster sizes (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8 cubic yards), pickup frequencies (weekly, twice monthly), and seasonal service periods (e.g., May 1 - Oct 31).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Anticipated Duration: One (1) Base Year (12 months) and four (4) 12-month option years.
  • Period of Performance: Services are generally seasonal, running from May 1 to October 31 each year. The base year is anticipated to start May 1, 2026. Some locations, like Clark's Ferry and Shady Creek, will commence services in the second year (May 1, 2027).
  • Set-Aside: Not formally set-aside, but the notice specifically asks if respondents are a small business under NAICS code 562111 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services).
  • Response Due: April 1, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
  • Published: March 27, 2026.

Response Requirements

Interested firms must respond with the following information:

  1. Confirmation of small business status under NAICS code 562111.
  2. Confirmation of capability to provide dumpster services at ALL recreation areas listed in Appendix A.
  3. Examples of current or recent contracts for similar dumpster services across a comparable geographical area.

Special Requirements (from DRAFT PWS)

  • Invoicing: Monthly invoices via email to michael.p.mckean@usace.army.mil, ensuring company name and address match SAM registration.
  • Security: All contract personnel must comply with DoD and Army security training, installation access guidelines, and Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures. Background checks are required for federal facility access. E-Verify compliance is mandatory.

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact: Jeffrey R. Voss (Jeffrey.R.Voss@usace.army.mil).

People

Points of Contact

Jeffrey R. VossPRIMARY
Jubbar Joseph ArshadSECONDARY

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