Grounds Maintenance Services, Thomaston Dam Unit, Thomaston, Goshen, CT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is soliciting competitive quotes for grounds maintenance services at multiple locations in Connecticut, including Thomaston Dam, Northfield Brook Lake, Black Rock Lake, and Goshen Relay Station. The procurement requires a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to mow and trim approximately sixteen acres of fine lawn, with specific spring and fall cleanup requirements. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration and will be evaluated primarily on price, with quotes due by 2:00 PM on March 11, 2025. The solicitation requires contractors to submit pre-work documentation such as an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis within 21 days of contract award. The contract administration will be overseen by Contract Specialist Jennifer M. Samela, with technical oversight from Daniel Fodor.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The previous contract was awarded to NAJO92 Holdings, LLC for $129,018, though the current solicitation's scope may differ. The period of performance will run from approximately April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with potential optional extensions through November 30, 2027. Mowing services will be performed between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM on weekdays only, with varying frequencies including weekly and biweekly schedules across six specific locations. Payment terms are net 30, with monthly invoicing for completed services, and the government will not provide advance payments. The total service area encompasses approximately 16 acres across multiple sites in Thomaston and Goshen, Connecticut.