Grounds Maintenance Services for IL177 multi-site in Illinois

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort McCoy is seeking grounds maintenance services for three Army Reserve facilities located in Illinois: Forest Lake, Machesney Park, and Fort Sheridan. The solicitation (W911SA25QA070) requires comprehensive lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, spring and fall cleanup, weed control, and fertilization across various terrain types. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies to maintain the grounds from April through November annually, with specific performance standards for different grass types ranging from 2 to 12 inches. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM Central Time on March 10, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Kayla Christian, with all required documentation including a signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, and any applicable amendments. Written questions must be submitted by March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 3, 2025, with specific times for each location.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million. The previous contract was held by The DuPree Group with a total value of $669,180.50. The current contract includes a base period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods and a potential six-month extension option. Contractors must meet stringent security requirements, including completing Antiterrorism Level 1 training, obtaining necessary security clearances, and providing service tickets for all maintenance activities. The total performance area spans multiple locations, with North Shore Memorial in Forest Lake covering approximately 324,306 sq ft, Machesney Park ARC featuring 427,662 sq ft of Type 1 grounds and 43,016 sq ft of Type 4 grounds, and Fort Sheridan encompassing the largest area with 1,980,221 sq ft of Type 1 grounds and 105,126 sq ft of Type 4 grounds.