Grounds Maintenance Services at Townshend Lake, Townshend, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at Townshend Lake in Townshend, Vermont. The solicitation (W912WJ25Q0050) requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for grounds maintenance across three designated areas totaling approximately 13.5 acres. Key service requirements include weekly mowing (26 events annually from May-October), annual spring cleanup, mulching of landscape plants, roadside mowing, and aeration services. Contractors must submit safety plans and certifications within 21 days of award and are required to arrange a site visit with the Technical Point of Contact before submitting quotes. The solicitation's response deadline is March 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with quotes to be evaluated based on compliance with specifications and service capabilities.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million. The previous contract was awarded to Ben Lowe Lawn Care for $53,625, though the current scope may differ from the prior agreement. The contract includes a base period through December 31, 2025, with potential option years extending services through October 31, 2027. Maintenance areas include the office area (1.5 acres), upper recreation area/nature area/fish trap facility/Route 30 overlook (8 acres), and lower recreation area (4 acres). The place of performance is located in Townshend, Vermont 05353, covering areas around the dam road, waterfront, and various recreational zones. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining these specified areas according to the detailed map and service requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.