W9127827QA001_Solicitation-Bid Documents.pdf

SPRING-SUMMER 2027 PARK ATTENDANT INFORMATION

FOR

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, MOBILE DISTRICT

The following information will apply for the Spring-Summer 2027 Park Attendant Contractor Contracts.

There will be a total of 24 contracts available for bid. They are as follows:

ALABAMA RIVER LAKES will have 4 Park Attendant Positions.

ALLATOONA LAKE will have 4 Park Attendant Positions.

LAKE SEMINOLE will have 2 Park Attendant Positions.

OKATIBBEE LAKE will have 2 Park Attendant Positions.

TENNESSEE TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY will have 2 Park Attendant Positions.

WALTER F. GEORGE will have 2 Park Attendant Positions.

WEST POINT will have 8 Park Attendant Positions.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to budget constraints for the operation of Government parks, it is requested that you quote your “Best Possible Price.” Bids are due back into the Contracting Office by 2:00PM CST, Wednesday, November 04, 2026.

The solicitation includes various contract clauses, a Performance Work Statement, and a Local Policy for each Project location. It is important that you review this information.

Please refer to the “Local Policies” for the following information:

1. Details on work hours and description of duties and facilities.

2. Name and telephone number for a point of contact at each park.

There is also information in the Performance Work Statement regarding the documentation required for a Park Gate Attendant Position. All required documentation for Park Attendant Positions must be submitted to this office BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.

Last…but “Most important” …you are strongly urged to provide a telephone number where you may be reached on the date of Thursday, November 19, 2026, for contract award. If attempts to reach you are unsuccessful, you may not receive a contract award for this Park Attendant season.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL OF BIDS

1. At a minimum, your Bid Package should include a completed Contractor Data Sheet, the 1st page of the SF 1449 (must be signed in Block 20), and a completed Bid Schedule. You may submit your Bid package via e-mail.

To submit your Bid Package via e-mail, save each document by adding your last name to the document name and saving them to your computer. Attach the Contractor Data Sheet, signed SF 1449 and Bid Schedule to your e-mail and send them to mobilegates@usace.army.mil.

IMPORTANT: Please identify each page of the bid with your name. This is very important for identification purposes. A daily bid amount must be entered in the “Unit Price” on the Bid Schedule, and the bid amount must be in whole dollar amounts. Bids only need to be entered for each Park Attendant position in which you are interested.

2. All contractors, contractor’s employees, and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall be required to furnish a "Business Services", "Fidelity" or "Dishonesty" bond in the amount of $5,000.00. Before commencement of work, surety bonds (original with seal) must be on file in this office.

IMPORTANT: If you obtain one bond, all persons must be listed on the single bond. The Obligee must be listed as “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District”, and the term of the bond must be effective a minimum of 60 days past the end date of the contract period of performance.

3. Before commencement of work, all contractors, contractor’s employees, and all associated sub-contractors’ employees must submit proof of insurance (Declaration’s page) for automobile liability coverage as follows:

Bodily injury coverage with minimum limits of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence

Property damage coverage with a minimum limit of $25,000 per occurrence.

4. You must also provide copies of your last three performance evaluations or reference letters from your last three duty locations. If you are new to the Park Attendant Program, past performance documentation is not required.

SURETY BOND, PROOF OF INSURANCE, AND PAST PERFORMANCE

DOCUMENTATION, IF APPLICABLE, MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL AS SOON

AS POSSIBLE AFTER NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD.

5. Each contractor, contractor’s employees, and all associated sub-contractors’ employees must submit a completed Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SAM Form 36, APR 2021), a completed SF-87 Fingerprint Card (Rev. FEB 2021 only; or electronically), and a completed Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306 Form, Revised AUG 2023) for a background check. All associated costs shall be incurred by the contractor.

a. The “Subject Information” block must be completely filled out on the SAM Form 36 (Attachment 1 SAM Form 36). The “Authorization” block must be completed, dated and signed.

b. Contractors may go to the local Police Department or Sheriff's Department to have fingerprints collected on an SF-87 Fingerprint Card or electronically (preferred method).

i. The blocks highlighted in yellow must be completely filled out on the Fingerprint Card (Attachment 2 Sample Fingerprint Card).

ii. The following information must be included on the Fingerprint Card:

SON: A343

SOI: Z256

IPAC: 21008711

c. Form FD258 (Rev. May 2017) is also acceptable. If Form FD258 is used, the following information must be included in the block for “Reason Fingerprinted”:

SON: A343

SOI: Z256

IPAC Code: 21008711

d. If the Electronic System asks for a reason for the fingerprints, the reason should be listed as “Federal Employment”.

NOTE: Fingerprints submitted on 8.5 x 11 paper WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All fingerprints must be submitted on either an SF-87 Fingerprint Card, Form FD258 or electronically.

e. The Declaration for Federal Employment (Attachment 3 OF306 Form) must be completely filled out.

i. Spell out entire given name.

ii. For “Place of Birth”, input the city and state ONLY.

iii. Input all dates in the format (MM/DD/YYYY).

iv. Do not abbreviate or use acronyms for Branch of Military Service.

v. Be sure to input and number accordingly additional information as required for answers to Blocks 7-15 in Block 16.

vi. Sign and date Block 17a as the Applicant. Do not fill out Blocks 18a-c.

vii. If the form is handwritten and a mistake is made, cross out the mistake with a single line through the incorrect information, initial and date.

viii. Do not use whiteout on the form.

NOTE: For an example of a completed OF306 Form, see Attachment 4 Sample OF306 Form.

f. Background checks will be initiated once a completed SAM Form 36 and OF306 Form have been received. Contractors will receive an initial email from the Personnel Security Investigation Center of Excellence (PSICoE) with instructions pertaining to the completion of the online e-QIP form. Within 24 to 48 hours after the initial email, Contractors will receive another email with instructions on how to access the e-QIP form online.

NOTE 1: The e-QIP form must be completed within 5 days of receiving the email from PSI-CoE to complete the background check process. If a contractor receives the initial email but no registration code, contact the PSICoE Customer Service Center at 410-278- 4194 to request a registration code.

NOTE 2: If a contractor has had a background check processed in this manner, then the contractor is not required to submit the documents again unless it has been more than 24 months since the contractor has worked in federal service. The contractor will only need to provide a Social Security number so that an updated background check can be processed.

ALL BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, 04

DECEMBER 2026.

Fingerprint cards should be mailed via certified mail or some other form of delivery confirmation to: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Personnel Security Investigation Center of Excellence, 6280 Guardian Gateway, Suite 1, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.

Completed SAM Form 36 and OF306 Form should be sent via e-mail to Connie Gunter at consuela.a.gunter@usace.army.mil.

IMPORTANT: All contractors must have an active registration (CAGE Code) in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of bid. There is NO COST to register for a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. The following information is required for successful registration:

Purpose of Registration should be marked “All Awards” All business types should be marked “For-Profit Organization”.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

721211 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks Select “Yes” for small business.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING BID PACKAGES, CONTACT:

Sophia Chin 251.690,3349 Sophia.M.Chin@usace.army.mil Katie Niles 251.234.5136 Katie.Niles@usace.army.mil

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS,

CONTACT:

Connie Gunter 251.690.3469 Consuela.A.Gunter@usace.army.mil

Contractor Data Sheet

Primary Contractor – Person listed in SAM.gov (ALL FIELDS REQUIRED)

Name: Date: ________________

Cage Code: Unique Entity ID (UEI): _____________________________

Phone Number(s): Yrs Experience: ________

E-Mail: Age: _____

Health (circle one): Excellent Good Under Dr Care Need Assistance Poor

Partner (ALL FIELDS REQUIRED)

Name: Yrs Experience: ________

E-Mail: Age: _____

Health (circle one): Excellent Good Under Dr Care Need Assistance Poor

Are you currently working a gate attendant contract (circle one)? YES or NO

If yes, name of Lake Project? ________________________ Contract end date? _____________

How many gate attendant contracts can you perform concurrently? _______________________

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

AUTHORITY: 26 U.S.C. §6041, §6041A, and §6050M; 26 U.S.C. §6109; 31 U.S.C. §7701(c) and §3325(d); 48 CFR, Part 4 (FAR 4.904); 48 CFR, Part 52 (FAR 52.204-3).

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To obtain a Park Gate Attendant Contractor’s TIN/Social Security Number and other personal information required by the above referenced authorities to allow reporting by the Federal Government of payments made to said Contractor within the line and scope of his/her contract as a Park Gate Attendant at one of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District projects.

Mobile District asks for such information to be submitted via the herein Contractor Data Sheet as part of a quote package in response to a solicitation for Park Gate Attendant Services.

ROUTINE USE(S): This Form and the information contained herein will be disclosed as generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b), the Privacy Act, and specifically will be disclosed to those Federal Government agencies/entities requiring said information for Government purposes; i.e. the Internal Revenue Service, the Finance Center for the Corps of Engineers located in Millington, Tennessee, Contracting Officers and Representatives assigned to said Contract, and employees of the individual Project(s) where the Contractor is chosen to work. Information contained in this Form will be protected pursuant to the Privacy Act, and within the Corps of Engineers, will only be disclosed to those persons having the authority within the scope of their employment/positions to collect and utilize said information.

DISCLOSURE: Disclosure of the information requested in this form by the Contractor is voluntary.

However, failure to provide all the requested information will hinder and/or delay evaluation of the quote package, and may result in award of said Contract to another Contractor.

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

RFQ IFB RFP

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8 (A)

EDWOSB

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

W9127827QA001

Sophia M. Chin 251-690-3349 W91278 100

USACE FINANCE CTR - DISBURSING OFFICE

5722 Integrity Drive, Building 787 Millington, TN 38054-5005

** Signature (BOTH Contractors Must Sign) **

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X______________________________________________

721211

$10.0M

10/05/2026

11/04/2026

02:00PM

ENDIST MOBILE CONTRACTING DIVISION

109 CANAL ST

MOBILE, AL 36602

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

Gunter Hill Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 28 Feb 27 - 27 Feb 28 185 Schedule "B" 28 Feb 27 - 28 Feb 28 182

Millers Ferry Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 12 Mar 27 - 07 Sep 27 90 Schedule "B" 12 Mar 27 - 06 Sep 27 89

Sweetwater Creek Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 01 Mar 27 - 07 Sep 27 95 Schedule "B" 01 Mar 27 - 07 Sep 27 95

Victoria Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 01 Mar 27 - 18 Oct 27 117 Schedule "B" 01 Mar 27 - 18 Oct 27 114

Eastbank Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 18 Mar 27 - 12 Sep 27 91 Schedule "B" 18 Mar 27 - 09 Sep 27 90

Twiltley Branch Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 01 Mar 27 - 30 Sep 27 108 Schedule "B" 01 Mar 27 - 30 Sep 27 107

Piney Grove Campground (Bay Springs) Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 25 Feb 27 - 20 Sep 27 106 Schedule "B" 25 Feb 27 - 24 Sep 27 106

White Oak Creek Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 15 Mar 27 - 10 Sep 27 92 Schedule "B" 15 Mar 27 - 12 Sep 27 92

Amity Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 11 Mar 27 - 07 Sep 27 84 Schedule "B" 11 Mar 27 - 07 Sep 27 83

Holiday Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 11 Mar 27 - 07 Sep 27 92 Schedule "B" 11 Mar 27 - 07 Sep 27 89

R. Shaefer Heard Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 25 Feb 27 - 31 Oct 27 124 Schedule "B" 25 Feb 27 - 31 Oct 27 125

Whitetail Ridge Campground Contract Dates Contract Days Unit Price Total Price

Schedule "A" 25 Feb 27 - 31 Oct 27 125 Schedule "B" 25 Feb 27 - 31 Oct 27 124

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Walter F. George

West Point Lake

2027 Mobile District Bid Schedule

Alabama River Lakes

Allatoona Lake

Lake Seminole

Okatibbee Lake

Alabama River Lakes Campground Local Policy

Area-Specific Provisions and Requirements: The following provisions and requirements are in addition to those stated in the Mobile District General Specifications for Park Attendants (PAs). It is important to read and understand both the General Specifications and the Local Policy prior to submitting your bids.

SCHEDULED PERFORMANCE HOURS: PAs are generally scheduled on a four (4) day rotation.

Gunter Hill and Millers Ferry Gatehouse operation:

Friday – Saturday 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Sunday –Thursday 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Memorial Day weekend, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekend 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Gatehouse Hours may be adjusted as needed by the COR.

During the contract period, PAs will operate the gatehouse in accordance with above operation schedule. At least one PA will be available in the park during times when the gatehouse is not open, and the PA is on duty.

24-hour shifts begin at 7 a.m. each morning and end at 7 a.m. the following morning.

Pre-Work Conference: All PAs are required to attend a pre-work conference at the Alabama River Lakes Site Office.

The pre-work conference sessions will be considered performance days.

APPROVED USER FEE COLLECTION & PROCESSING: PAs will be responsible for learning and operating the R1S (Recreation 1 Stop) computer program, also known as Recreation.gov, to register campers and visitors and collect user fees. This system will be addressed in the pre-work conference; however, computer literacy is required for all team members. Some PAs may be required to process day use shelter reservations.

PARK INSPECTIONS: PAs shall inspect the campground area at a minimum of four (4) times during regular performance hours, to identify problem areas and any performance needed to keep park in a safe and presentable condition. As a minimum, checks should be made of the area immediately after opening gates, at least once during mid-day, mid-afternoon and prior to official quiet hours. Additional patrols should be carried out during high activity periods.

Note: Millers Ferry PAs are responsible for hanging reserved signs and turning on the power at the group shelters at Bridgeport Beach (only if volunteers are not available), Training Dike and East Bank Beach.

CLOSING /OPENING GATES AND FACILITIES: The PAs should open the gate at 7:00 a.m. and close the gate at 10:00 p.m. each evening, or at such other times as may be designated by the COR; and maintain quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Campers shall be advised of quiet hours as they enter the park, and any violations shall be reported to a ranger as soon as possible. Between 10:00pm and 7:00am: (1) Allow campers to exit park area in case of emergency, regardless of hour. (2) Visitors will not be allowed into campground except in cases of emergency.

ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: The PAs will be required to furnish a land-line telephone for use inside camper trailer or motor home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All bidders should contact George Hunter at (334) 872-9554 or Jamie Morgan at

(334) 682-4244 to arrange for a tour of the park(s) and explanation of the contractual responsibilities and requirements.

Prospective contractors are urged to inspect the areas they are interested in operating and bidding on before they submit a bid, to become familiar with the size and scope of the area and required contractual responsibilities.

Allatoona Lake Project Campground Local Policy and Day Use Area Local Policy

Area-Specific Provisions and Requirements: The following provisions and requirements are in addition to those stated in the Mobile District General Specifications for Park Attendants (PAs). It is important to read and understand the General Specifications and the Campground and/or Day Use Area Local Policy prior to submitting your bids.

PRE-WORK CONFERENCE AND DEBRIEFING: It is MANDATORY that both members of the PA Team attend all pre-work conference and debriefing sessions, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day, at the Allatoona Operations Project Management Office, 1138 GA Highway Spur 20, Cartersville, Georgia 30121. These sessions will conclude by 4:30 p.m. each day. Lunch will not be provided. PAs will be paid their daily rate for attendance at the pre-work conference and debriefing sessions.

APPROVED USER FEE COLLECTION & PROCESSING:

1. Rangers will pick up the deposit copy with all receipts from the PAs.

2. Submittal of paperwork must be completed no less than once per each 3-day or 4-day shift.

PET POLICY: Three pet limit for PAs and campers. Vicious pets are not allowed. Shot records must be provided upon request.

DRESS CODE OR UNIFORM POLICY: PAs are required to wear a solid color collared shirt (long or short sleeve without logos) and solid color slacks or walking shorts. (No jeans or sweatpants). KNEE- LENGTH SHORTS, SKORTS, AND SKIRTS ONLY ARE PERMISSIBLE. Name tags must be worn at all times when on duty. Dress should be appropriate, neat, clean, yet casual fashion at all times when on duty. Beards are acceptable but must be kept neatly trimmed and clean.

ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: PA campsites at Allatoona Lake include water, sewer, and electric hookups with 50/30/20 AMP service. Telephone service at PA site is on a “party-line” with the gatehouse and other PA site. No personal use (including internet/e-mail) will be allowed.

HOURS OF WORK: Both PAs “A” and “B” will generally work either a four (4) day on/four (4) day off schedule or a three (3) day on/three (3) day off schedule depending on the particular campground. This will include working all of the federal holidays and weekends that are scheduled within their normal shift.

Twenty-four hour shifts begin at 7 a.m. each morning and end at 7 a.m. the following morning. During the contract period, PAs will operate the gatehouse generally for ten to twelve and a half (10-12 1/2) hours each day from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Twenty-four hour presence in the campground is required by both members of the PA team on all scheduled performance days.

PARK INSPECTIONS: PAs will be required to inspect the entire campground during operating hours keeping a written record of daily activities, complaints, criticisms, accidents, and incidents while involved in inspections. All accidents must be reported to a Corps of Engineers Ranger immediately. PAs will furnish sufficient transportation with which they will make an inspection of the entire facility every three

(3) hours or as needed. A minimum of five (5) patrols through the park must be made daily. One PA must remain at the gatehouse while the other patrols the campground. The last inspection tour will be made between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to observe for compliance of quiet hours and ensure visitors are out of the campground. Both PA’s will answer gatehouse phone inquiries from the public.

OPENING AND CLOSING FACILITIES: PAs are required to unlock and open the gate to campground each morning at 7:00 a.m. and close and lock the campground gate each night at 10:30 p.m. on scheduled performance days. PAs are also required to contact law enforcement personnel or project management personnel for situations beyond PA’s control from 10:30 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. on performance days.

WITHOUT EXCEPTION, PAs will immediately open gates for those claiming a need to leave for emergency reasons, and/or for those users who demand to be let out of the park, or as directed by Corps personnel. PA TEAMS will also immediately open gates to allow emergency vehicles access to the park and customers. Gatehouse windows and doors must be locked, and interior appliances, lights and computers must be turned off after performance shift ends each day.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All bidders can contact Sadie Simpson at 678-721-6738 or email Sadie.f.simpson@usace.army.mil to arrange for a tour of the park(s) or a detailed explanation of the job responsibilities and requirements. Prospective PAs are urged to inspect the areas they are interested in operating before they submit a bid to become familiar with the size and scope of the responsibilities.

Okatibbee Lake Project Twiltley Branch

Area-Specific Provisions and Requirements: The following provisions and requirements are in addition to those stated in the Mobile District General Specifications for Park Attendants (PAs). It is important to read and understand both the General Specifications and the Local Policy prior to submitting your bids.

Hours of Work: Both PAs “A” and “B” will generally work a four day shift, four days on and four days off and will work all the federals holidays that will fall within their normal shift. Twenty-four hour shifts begin at 6 a.m. each morning and end at 6 a.m. the following morning. During the contract period PAs will operate the gatehouse control station for sixteen (16) hours each day, generally from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. At least one PA will be available in the park during times in which the gatehouse is not open and the PA is on duty.

Pre-Work Conference: PA schedule “A” & “B” will be required to attend an eight (8) hour pre-work conference session scheduled on one of the first three days of the P A ’s shift. The pre-work conference will take place at the campground gate house. This pre-work conference will be considered a work day.

Park Inspections: PA Schedule “A” & “B” are required to furnish sufficient transportation to make inspections of the entire campground. Such inspections shall be made at a minimum of once every four hours while the campground is open. Total mileage for one inspection tour is approximately three miles. PA will be required to inspect the entire campground and inside and outside of rest room facilities during operating hours. Keep a written record of daily activities, complaints, criticisms, accidents, and incidents while involved in inspections. All accidents must be reported to a Corps of Engineers Ranger. Inspections shall be performed once in the morning between 7:00 AM to 10:00 A.M., the afternoon between 12:00 noon to 3:00 P.M. and in the evening between 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Each inspection shall be at four hour intervals from the time of first inspection.

Opening and Closing Facilities: Park Attendant Schedule “A” and “B” Required to unlock and open gate to campground each morning at 6:00 AM and close and lock campground gate each night at 10:00 PM on duty days. Additionally, PA will be required to open the entrance gate for those leaving after 10:00 PM for reasons as discussed at the pre-work conference and emergencies. PA will also be required to close & lock gate and rest room facilities in day use areas around the project on scheduled work days, schedule of opening and closings will be provided upon arrival. Closing will be between 6:00 PM & 8:00PM depending on time of year as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Parks include Collinsville Day Use Area; two gates, two rest rooms, West Bank Park; one rest room, Tailrace Park;

one gate; Pine Springs Park; one gate and one restroom. PA will furnish transportation to close these facilities and gates at no additional cost to the government. Round trip mileage to secure these areas is approximately twenty-five (25) miles.

Park Attendant Living Area: PAs are limited to erecting only one tent or gazebo at their site. The tent or gazebo should be less than 200 sq. ft. in size. PAs shall not install any permanent structures at the living area.

Campground Wash House/Shower/Rest room Facility: Will be required to be inspected by PA Schedule “A” & “B” on their designated duty days as per the following specifications and standards. Inspections of rest room building shall be performed once in the morning between 7:00 AM to 10:00A.M., in the afternoon between 12:00 noon to 3:00P.M., and in the evening between 5:00PM to 8:00P.M. Each inspection shall be at four hour intervals from time of first inspection. Maintenance of facility shall include the following:

replace toilet tissue when needed, remove foreign material from floor (i.e. Paper, dirt, leave, grass) by sweeping.

Government furnished Equipment and Supplies: Government will furnish a site for a self-contained trailer/motor home with electricity, water, and sewer hook-up. Other items included are as follows: Gate house, log books, computer, R1S (Recreation One Stop) Field Managers Users Guide, Twiltley Branch Gatehouse Park Attendant Manual, permit books, passes, an assortment of brochures and office supplies.

The Government will also furnish supplies to clean gate house (paper products, trash bags and vacuum cleaner). Storage of most cleaning supplies will be at storage facilities at gatehouse.

Additional Information: All bidders should contact Thomas Miller or Scott Payne at the Okatibbee Lake Project Management Office, at 601.626.8431 to arrange for a tour of the park(s) and an explanation of required duties and responsibilities. Prospective PAs are strongly encouraged to visit the area they are interested in operating before submitting a bid.

Woodruff-Seminole Site Office

Area-Specific Provisions and Requirements: The following provisions and requirements are in addition to those stated in the Mobile District General Specifications for Park Attendants (PAs). It is important to read and understand both the General Specifications and the Local Policy prior to submitting your bids.

HOURS OF WORK:

Eastbank Campground: Both PAs “A” and “B” will generally work a four (4) day shift, four days on and four days off, including all the federal holidays that fall within their normal shift.

Twenty-four-hour shifts generally begin at 7 a.m. each morning and end at 7 a.m. the following morning.

During the contract period, PAs will operate the gatehouse each day from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Twenty-four-hour presence on the campground is required by both members of the PA team on all scheduled performance days with the exception of one member leaving the campground to make their weekly deposit.

PRE-WORK CONFERENCE: PAs are required to attend all pre-work conference sessions, generally beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day, at the Resource Management Office. These meetings will conclude NLT 4:00 p.m. PAs will be paid their normal daily rate for attendance.

PARK INSPECTIONS:

Eastbank: PAs will conduct an inspection of the park at least three times each day while on duty. Inspections are to be done mid-morning, near check-out time, and late evening. Inspections may exceed the minimum number depending on issues that may require increased surveillance.

OPENING AND CLOSING FACILITIES: The PA on duty will be required to open the campground each morning at 7:00 a.m., close and lock the entrance gates at 10:00 p.m. each night while on duty. Law enforcement personnel and/or project management staff should be contacted about situations beyond PA’s control from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. PAs are also required to open gates to allow campers to leave for any reason outside gatehouse operation hours.

PARK ATTENDANT LIVING AREA: PAs are limited to erecting only one tent at their site. The tent should be less than 200 sq. ft. in size. PAs should not install any plants that will live longer than one season. PAs should not install any equipment without obtaining permission from the Natural Resource Management Office. Golf carts are not permitted in any Corps campgrounds on Lake Seminole.

USER FEE COLLECTIONS AND PROCESSING:

Eastbank: Both members of the PA team will be responsible for operating the One Stop Recreation Program. This will be covered in the pre-work conference; however, computer literacy is required for both members of the PA team.

Additional Information: All bidders should contact Park Ranger Anthony Strickland at the Woodruff-Seminole Site Office, at 229-662-3512 for further details on required duties and responsibilities. Prospective PAs are strongly encouraged to visit the area they are interested in operating before submitting a bid.

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway - Local Policy

Area-Specific Provisions and Requirements: AREA SPECIFIC PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The following provisions and requirements are in addition to those stated in the Mobile District General Performance Specifications for Park Attendant (PA) Services. It is important to read and understand both the General Specifications and the Specific Rec. Area Contract Performance Requirements prior to submitting your bids.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND PARK ATTENDANT HOURS: The PA’s schedule will generally consist of a rotation of four days on/four days off. PAs will perform on all of the federal holidays that fall within their normal shift. On scheduled performance days, both members of the PA Team will be present within the park at all times, for the duration of this contract. PAs will also maintain a 24-hour presence to monitor the park during performance days, which ends at 6 a.m. the morning following a scheduled rotation.

The gatehouse will be continuously staffed by at least one member of the PA team on performing days. This includes the time when one PA is performing park patrols and inspections. PAs will be required to open the park gates at 6:00 a.m. and close park gates at 10:00 p.m. This includes all associated gates within the picnic area.

Gatehouse hours are generally from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On Holidays and Friday, Saturday and Sundays of holiday weekends, hours are generally from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A minimum of one PA will be required to perform in the gatehouse a maximum of sixteen hours, depending upon visitation and use, as deemed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

a. If conditions warrant, the COR has the authority to change performance days and hours as deemed necessary. The COR will give the PA at least 24-hour notice of schedule changes.

b. The PAs will be allowed to utilize their class-A campsite, free of charge, during the contract period.

During non-performance days neither PA will be required to remain in the park unless they wish.

Pre-work Conference: All PAs will be required to attend pre-work conference sessions. Pre-work conferences will be held at the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway’s Bay Springs Site Office in Dennis, Mississippi and/or on site in Piney Grove Campground. Pre-work conference sessions will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. During these sessions, review of the PA’s Guide, rules, policies, and PA responsibilities will be discussed. The PA will also be instructed in User Fee Collections (User Fee Permits, Recreation One Stop (R1S)). Attendance of the pre-work conference is mandatory.

Lunch will not be provided.

A campsite will be made available free of charge for the PA’s use, if so desired, one week prior to the start of the pre-work conference. At time of acceptance of bids, successful PAs should be prepared to communicate their arrival date to the project to the COR. It is recommended that the PA use this time to familiarize or reacquaint themselves with the recreation areas and local communities.

APPROVED USER FEE COLLECTION & PROCESSING: User Fee Collections will be conducted according to regulations. PAs will be required to collect various fees, including day use fees, annual pass, camping fees and special use fees. Collection of fees and processing of fees shall be in accordance with R1S. PAs are responsible for security of all recreational funds/property in their possession.

Park Inspections: A minimum of four patrols in the area of responsibility will be conducted each working day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A minimum of one of these inspections will include the inspection of all campground facilities and the surrounding area for potential safety hazards. All findings will be promptly reported to a Ranger or other Corps personnel. One PA must be in the gatehouse during these patrols and inspections.

Opening and Closing Facilities: The PA will be required to open the park gates at 6:00 a.m. and to close park gates at 10:00 p.m. on performance days. This includes any associated gates within the picnic area of the recreation area. NOTE: Without exception, PA will immediately open park entrance gates for those claiming a need to leave for emergency reasons, and/or for those users who demand to be let out of the park. PA will allow emergency vehicles to access the park and customers.

Park Attendant Living Area: PAs are limited to erecting only one tent or gazebo at their site. The tent or gazebo should be less than 200 sq. ft. in size. PAs should not install any plants that will live longer than one season.

Gatehouse Maintenance and Appearance: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: PAs will be required to clean and maintain the gatehouse and immediate surroundings. This would include but would not be limited to sweeping, mopping, and waxing the floor, dusting, cleaning windows and disposing of trash, and cleaning of gatehouse restroom. Cleaning supplies and tools will be supplied.

Additional Park Attendant-Furnished Equipment/Supplies:

A. Local telephone service for PA use will be provided through the campground’s business line. Long distance telephone calls must be authorized by the COR and recorded as directed, except in official emergency situations.

B. A telephone for use inside camper trailer or motor home.

Additional Information: Prospective bidders who are not familiar with the site are encouraged to visit the project or discuss the contract with project employees before submitting a bid.

For additional information for Piney Grove Campground, please contact Adam Prentice at 662-423-1287.

WALTER F. GEORGE LAKE

Campground Local Policy and Day Use Area Local Policy

Area-Specific Provisions and Requirements: The following provisions and requirements are in addition to those stated in the Mobile District General Specifications for Park Attendants (PAs). It is important to read and understand both the General Specifications and the Local Policy prior to submitting your bids.

Hours of Work: Both PAs “A” and “B” will generally work a four (4) day shift, four days on and four days off, and will work all the federal holidays that fall within their normal shift. Twenty-four-hour shifts generally begin at 7 a.m. each morning and end at 7 a.m. the following morning. During the contract period, PAs at the campgrounds will generally operate the gatehouse for nine hours each day during the winter, from 10:00 a.m. Until 7:00 p.m., and twelve hours each day during the summer, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. At least one PA will be available in the park during times when the gatehouse is not open, and the PA is on duty for emergencies.

Pre-Work Conference: PA Teams will be required to attend all pre-work conference sessions, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day, at the Walter F. George Lake, Natural Resource Management Office, 427 Eufaula Road, Fort Gaines, GA 39851. These meetings will conclude by 6:00 p.m. each day. PAs will be paid their normal daily rate for attendance.

Approved User Fee Collection & Processing: BOTH MEMBERS of the PA Team will be responsible for learning and operating the R1S (Recreation One Stop) computer program (a windows-based program utilizing a mouse) to register campers, visitors, sell Annual Day Use Passes, and process Deposit Summary Reports. This will be covered in the pre-work conference; however, computer literacy is required for both members of the PA team.

Park Inspections: PA Teams Performance Schedule “A” & “B” will be required to furnish sufficient transportation to make inspections of the entire campground. A minimum of 5 patrols through the park must be conducted daily.

Once in the morning when the gate is opened at 7:00 a.m., three during the day approximately 3 or 4 hours apart, and one after locking the gate. One PA must remain at the gatehouse while the other patrols the campground.

Opening and Closing Facilities: PA Teams may have to conduct a visitor survey in the park. Total mileage for one inspection tour is approximately four (4) miles. PA Teams will be required to inspect the entire campground and inside and outside of restroom facilities during operating hours. Keep a written record of daily activities, complaints, criticisms, accidents, and incidents while involved in inspections. All accidents must be reported to a Corps of Engineers Ranger immediately. PA Teams are required to unlock and open gate to campground each morning at 7:00 AM and close and lock campground gate each night at 10:00 PM on scheduled performance days and contact law enforcement personnel or project management personnel for situations beyond attendant’s control from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. WITHOUT EXCEPTION, PA Teams will immediately open gates for those claiming a need to leave for emergency reasons, and/or for those users who demand to be let out of the park, or as directed by Corps personnel. PA Teams will also immediately open gates to allow emergency vehicles access to the park and customers. White Oak Creek Campground PAs may be required to open and close the gate at White Oak Creek Day Use Park.

Life Jacket Loaner Program: PAs will be required to operate a Life Jacket Loaner Program at their location. The Life Jacket Loaner Program will require the PAs, through established procedure, to issue life jackets to interested visitors, to check-in life jackets when they are returned, to maintain life jacket inventory and to notify Rangers of any irregularities in life jacket inventories as they are discovered.

PET POLICY: Pets at the PA Teams’ residence are allowed. Pets must be kept in accordance with the General Contract provisions concerning leash requirements, boarding requirements, and all other requirements. Pets will be controlled at all times and will not disturb the other PA Team.

Park Attendant Living Area: PA Teams will always keep their site neat and clean. PA Teams should not install any equipment or plants without getting permission from the Natural Resource Management Office.

Gatehouse Maintenance and Appearance: PA Teams will be required to keep the gatehouse neat and orderly.

Personal items will be kept to a minimum.

DRESS CODE OR UNIFORM POLICY: PAs are not required to wear a specific type of uniform, but dress should be appropriate, neat, and clean at all times when on duty. (No sweatpants). KNEE-LENGTH SHORTS, SKORTS, AND SKIRTS ONLY ARE PERMISSIBLE. Name tags must be worn at all times when on duty. Beards are acceptable but must be kept neatly trimmed and clean.

Additional Part Attendant-Furnished Equipment/Supplies:

A. Gardening tools for the small planter area at the gatehouse are generally not necessary, but, if needed, will be furnished by the PA.

B. All maintenance supplies and equipment needed to maintain PA’s campsite in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition are to be supplied by the PA.

Additional Government-Furnished Equipment/Supplies:

A. Local telephone service for PA use will be provided through the campground’s business line. Long-distance telephone calls must be authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and recorded as directed, except in official emergency situations.

B. Garden hose and sprinkler to maintain gate house and immediate area around building.

C. Adding machines or other calculating equipment or materials as needed to provide accurate counting of funds.

D. A telephone for use inside camper trailer or motor home.

Additional Information: All bidders should contact Natural Resource Manager Willard Childress at the Walter F. George Lake, Natural Resource Management Office, at 229-768-2516 to arrange for a tour of the park(s) and an explanation of required duties and responsibilities. Prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the area they are interested in operating before submitting a bid.

West Point Project Campground Park Attendant Local Policies

Area-Specific Provisions and Requirements: The following provisions and requirements are in addition to those stated in the Mobile District General Specifications for Park Attendants (PAs). It is important to read and understand both the General Performance Specifications and the Local Policies prior to submitting your bids.

Park Attendant Hours of Work: Both PAs “A” and “B” at R. Shaefer Heard, Amity, Holiday, and Whitetail Ridge Campgrounds will generally work a four (4) day shift, four days on and four days off, and will work all of the federal holidays that fall within their normal shift. Twenty-four hour shifts begin at 7:00 a.m. each morning and end at 7:00 a.m.

the following morning. During the contract period, PAs will staff the gatehouse for 10 hours Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays; generally from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PAs will staff the gatehouse for 12 hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and federal holidays; generally from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. On Sundays, PAs will staff the gatehouse for 10 hours; generally from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. excluding federal holiday weekends. On federal holiday weekends, PAs will be expected to staff the gatehouse for twelve hours each day; generally from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., which includes Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and all other days that pertain to the holiday weekend. On scheduled performance days, both members of the performing PA team must be present within the park at all times, and the gatehouse must be continuously staffed by at least one member of the team during open hours. During the hours that the gatehouse is closed on scheduled performance days, the performing PA team must be continuously present within, or in the immediate vicinity of, their designated living quarters, and available to provide customer support as needed.

Pre-Work Conference: All PAs shall attend a pre-work conference prior to the beginning of the contract. The sessions will begin at 9:00 a.m. each day at the West Point Project Management Office, 500 Resource Management Drive, West Point, GA 31833. These meetings will conclude by 4:00 p.m. each day. PAs will be responsible for learning and operating the R1S (Recreation 1 Stop) computer program, to register campers and visitors and collect user fees. This system will be addressed in the pre-work conference; however, computer literacy is required for all team members. PAs will be paid their normal daily rate for attendance.

Park Attendant Appearance: On scheduled performance days, PAs must wear a name tag that is clearly visible to the public.

Park Inspections: PAs will conduct an inspection of the campground after opening the gates at 7:00 a.m. to identify any work needed to keep the area in a safe and presentable condition and to assist visitors as necessary. PAs will conduct inspections at approximately 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to check campsite occupancy. Other inspections throughout the day may be necessary based on reports from campers or other staff members. A final inspection of the day will be conducted at 10:00 p.m. to lock the entrance gate, to identify any visitors who may need assistance and to check the area to ensure that facilities are in a safe and presentable condition.

Opening and Closing Facilities, Campgrounds: PAs are required to open gates into the campground each morning at 7:00 a.m., close and lock the same gates at 10:00 p.m. each night on scheduled performance days. PAs will contact law enforcement personnel or project management personnel for situations beyond PA’s control from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. PAs will be responsible for raising and lowering the United States of America and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flags in cases of national mourning or if the lights are not functioning properly. Without exception, PAs will immediately open gates for those claiming a need to leave for emergency reasons, and/or for those users who demand to be let out of the park, or as directed by Corps personnel. PAs will also immediately open gates to allow emergency vehicles access to the park and customers. Gatehouse windows and doors must be locked, and interior appliances, lights and computers must be turned off after performance shift ends each day.

Park Attendant Living Area: PAs are limited to erecting only one tent or gazebo at their site. The tent or gazebo should be less than 200 sq. ft. in size. PAs should not install any plants that will live longer than one season.

Additional Park Attendant-Furnished Equipment/Supplies:

A. All maintenance supplies and equipment needed to maintain PA’s campsite in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition are to be supplied by the PA.

B. A land-line telephone for use inside camper trailer or motor home.

Additional Government-Furnished Equipment/Supplies: Local telephone service for PA use will be provided through the campground’s business line. Long distance telephone calls must be authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and recorded as directed, except in official emergency situations.

Life Jacket Loaner Program: PAs will be required to operate a Life Jacket Loaner Program at their location. The Life Jacket Loaner Program will require the PAs, through established procedure, to issue life jackets to interested visitors, to check-in life jackets when they are returned, to maintain life jacket inventory…