SOLICITATION: Rock Island Arsenal Clock Tower Grounds Maintenance Service (Mowing and Trimming)
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island has awarded a contract (W912EK25CA009) to LOTREMS LLC for Clock Tower Grounds Maintenance Service, specifically focusing on mowing and trimming services at the Rock Island Arsenal. The contract, valued at $36,790.00, was awarded on May 6, 2025, and was designated as a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity. This maintenance service contract appears to be for a standard grounds keeping scope, with the awarded contractor responsible for maintaining the grounds surrounding the Clock Tower area through routine mowing and landscape trimming activities.
W912EK25CA009 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island
5/6/25, 10:40 AM SOLICITATION: Rock Island Arsenal Clock Tower Grounds Maintenance Service (Mowing and Trimming)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District is seeking a contractor for Clock Tower Complex Grounds Maintenance Services located on Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois. The solicitation requires mowing and trimming services for approximately 2.64 acres, including maintaining grass height between 3-4 inches, edging 4,300 linear feet of sidewalks and curbs, and removing debris around specific buildings. Contractors must submit a technical quote demonstrating at least 5 years of similar grounds maintenance experience, have a facility within 60 miles of the project location, and provide detailed personnel and equipment lists. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with three factors: Experience (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable), and Price. Key dates include a questions deadline of April 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM CST, with proposals due by April 25, 2025.
The contract is a 100% small business set-aside with an anticipated base contract value similar to the previous incumbent contract of $36,257. The contract period will run from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2030, with potential option years available. The previous contract was held under number W912EK20C0039, and the new solicitation (W912EK25RA014) covers grounds maintenance services across three specific buildings within the Rock Island Arsenal complex. Contractors must comply with various requirements including safety regulations, personnel attire standards, and security procedures. The place of performance is Rock Island, IL 61201, with precise maintenance areas detailed in accompanying site plans and appendices. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with the government conducting random and scheduled evaluations of the contractor's work quality and adherence to contract specifications.
W912EK25RA014 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island
3/20/25, 12:00 PM SPECIAL PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Rock Island Arsenal Clock Tower Grounds Maintenance Service (Mowing and Trimming)
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the Clock Tower Complex at Rock Island Arsenal. The solicitation requires a qualified landscaping service provider to perform mowing, edging, trimming, and debris removal across approximately 2.64 acres of grounds surrounding three buildings. Contractors must maintain grass at a 3-4 inch height, edge 4,300 linear feet of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs, and ensure a clean and professional appearance. Prospective bidders will need to meet stringent qualifications, including Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training, E-Verify program pre-screening, and adherence to security clearance procedures. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that interested firms should prepare for a competitive process, with the government conducting random inspections and requiring over 95% service performance without rework.
The contract is set aside for total small business participation, with a NAICS code of 561730 for Landscaping Services and a size standard of $9.5 Million. While no incumbent contractor is specified, the opportunity is classified under the Product Service Code S208 for Housekeeping-Landscaping/Groundskeeping. Mowing services are restricted to after 4:00 PM CST Monday through Friday and between 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM CST on weekends and holidays. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision, and maintain minimum insurance coverage for workers' compensation, employer's liability, general liability, and automobile liability. The pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that the project may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any point during the solicitation and award process, providing flexibility for the government's operational needs.
W912EK25RA014 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island
3/17/25, 10:57 AM