DCF Snow and Ice Removal Services

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing seeks snow and ice removal services at the District Currency Facility in Washington, DC, with proposals due October 30, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside, foreclosing competition outside that category.

Place of performance is 14th and C Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20228. The contract runs on a firm-fixed-unit-price basis for one base year (November 20, 2026 – November 19, 2027) plus four one-year option periods through November 19, 2031. Services cover approximately 102,700 square feet of sidewalks, steps, wheelchair ramps, driveways, parking areas, loading areas, emergency exits, and other access routes. The contractor must maintain 24/7 operational readiness from November 20 through April 20 and respond to Government-authorized requests within two hours. Only magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, urea, propylene glycol, sand, or cinders (with restrictions on masonry surfaces) may be used for chemical treatment. Pricing includes seven service categories: Seasonal Readiness, Ice Control/Deicing/Pre-treatment, and Snow Removal across four precipitation ranges (0–3 inches, >3–6 inches, >6–10 inches, >10 inches), plus Snow Hauling. The Government's guaranteed minimum is limited to the Seasonal Readiness line item for the base period; actual quantities vary with weather. NAICS code is 561730, Landscaping Services; PSC is S218, Housekeeping–Snow Removal/Salt. The small business prime must perform at least 51 percent of total personnel costs using its own employees or similarly situated small business concerns. Evaluation criteria are technical capability (most important), past performance (up to three relevant contracts from the past five years), price, and Treasury APU 26-01 staffing plan compliance (pass/fail). Questions close October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. A mandatory site visit is scheduled October 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST; attendees must provide vehicle details and government-issued identification by advance notice to patrick.brown@bep.gov. Prevailing wage rates per Service Contract Act determination apply to the region.