Grounds Maintenance Services, Union Village Dam, Thetford, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is soliciting quotations for grounds maintenance and cleaning services at Union Village Dam in Thetford, Vermont. The scope of work includes spring cleanup, aeration, mulching, mowing (fine, rough, and roadside), restroom cleaning, picnic table and shelter maintenance, and general site maintenance across approximately 8.79 acres of designated areas. Contractors must possess active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and comply with service labor standards per Wage Determination 2015-6141. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, price, and past performance. Quotations are due by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with an estimated award date of April 2, 2026.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $9.5 million, though the solicitation document references a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside classification. The contract ceiling is $9,500,000, with the base year running from contract award through December 31, 2026, followed by two optional one-year extensions (through December 31, 2027, and October 31, 2028, respectively). Work will be performed at Union Village Dam in Thetford, Vermont, with mowing and grounds maintenance prohibited on weekends and federal holidays unless pre-approved, and restricted to between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Contractors must submit pre-work safety documentation including an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis within fourteen days of award and attend a mandatory pre-work conference before commencing services.