Grounds Maintenance Services, North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is soliciting grounds maintenance services for North Hartland Lake in North Hartland, Vermont through Request for Quotation W912WJ26QA054. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services across approximately 8.7 acres, including spring and fall cleanups, aeration, mulching, fine and rough mowing, picnic table maintenance, trimming, and site maintenance in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Key requirements include maintaining a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer, submitting comprehensive pre-work documentation including Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses within 14 days of award, obtaining necessary certifications, and completing a pre-work conference before commencing operations. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with the government intending to award without discussions unless necessary. The solicitation closing date is March 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and all vendors must have an active SAM.GOV registration at the time of submission to be considered responsive.

This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The incumbent contractor, Small Cody M, was previously awarded $38,115.00, though the scope may differ from the prior contract. The contract period runs from award through December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions available (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, and January 1, 2028 through October 31, 2028). Services will be performed at North Hartland Lake Recreation Area in Hartland, Vermont, with specific maintenance zones identified across two service areas totaling approximately 8.7 acres, including picnic areas, restrooms, boat launches, parking areas, shelters, ranger stations, and swimming areas. Monthly payment will be made for actual services performed at contract unit prices, with invoices submitted to the Technical Point of Contact, Heather Morse, and the government has indicated it will provide certain materials valued under $100 each (stain, spray paint, and water sealer) with the contractor responsible for all remaining materials and equipment.