The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $36 thousand definitive contract to Viakorp Corporation for ground maintenance and snow removal at USCG Station St. Ignace on September 25, 2026, under firm fixed-price terms. Viakorp is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.
The originating solicitation called for weekly lawn maintenance (mowing to 3-inch maximum height, edging, line trimming, debris removal, and hand-pulling of weeds) and snow and ice removal operations from December 1, 2026, through April 1, 2027. Snow removal is triggered when accumulation exceeds 1 inch or ice occurs; the contractor must respond within 60 minutes and clear all parking areas and walkways by 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily. Approved ice control products include Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt preferred). Contractor personnel must hold appropriate certifications and licenses for operating heavy equipment and dump trucks. Place of performance is St. Ignace, Michigan. The contract runs through May 1, 2027, with performance to begin no later than 10 days after award. The NAICS code is 561730 (Landscaping Services); PSC code is S218 (Housekeeping–Snow Removal/Salt). Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Determination No. 2015-4871 for Mackinac County, Michigan.