Grounds Maintenance Services, Conant Brook Dam, Monson, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking a small business contractor to provide grounds maintenance services for the Conant Brook Dam project in Monson, Massachusetts. The solicitation (W912WJ25Q0073) requires furnishing all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to maintain approximately 8.5 acres of biweekly maintenance areas and 6.3 acres of annual mowing areas. Key contract requirements include biweekly mowing from May to September in the base year, an annual field mowing in September, and one-time side arm rotary mowing between July and September. Vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration and comply with safety requirements, including submitting an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis. The solicitation is open until April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern, with potential contractors required to meet all specified documentation and performance standards.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code 561730 and a size standard of $9.5 million. The previous contract was awarded to Brown Point Facility Management Solutions, LLC for $49,275, providing a reference point for potential bidders. The contract structure includes a base year from contract award to March 31, 2026, with two potential one-year option periods for 2026 and 2027. The place of performance covers multiple locations in the Conant Brook Dam Project Area, including areas near Wales Road, Munn Road, East Hill Road, and Water Works Road. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a proper monthly invoice, with compensation based on completed services. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining designated mowing areas, including biweekly maintenance zones and annual mowing regions, with specific attention to hiking trails and surrounding landscape near Duck Pond and Squire Pond.