Mowing & Trimming Services at Coralville Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Rock Island District is preparing to solicit mowing and trimming services for Coralville Lake Dam and Recreational Areas located in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. The contract will require a comprehensive grounds maintenance service that includes personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision to maintain healthy grass, perform trimming, remove debris, and ensure a professional appearance across all campgrounds and recreation areas. The solicitation is currently in a pre-solicitation phase, which means detailed specifications are being finalized before the official request for quotations is released. Interested contractors should carefully review the upcoming solicitation documents, which will outline the specific requirements and evaluation criteria for the contract. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 14, 2025, with a response deadline of March 21, 2025, indicating a relatively short window for potential bidders to prepare their submissions.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses can compete for this procurement. The contract falls under the NAICS category 561730 for Landscaping Services and the Product Service Code S208 for Housekeeping-Landscaping/Groundskeeping. While specific budget ranges or award values were not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scope suggests a comprehensive grounds maintenance contract that will likely require significant operational capabilities. The contract will cover multiple locations within the Coralville Lake area, indicating a potentially substantial service territory. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in landscape maintenance, equipment availability, and the ability to maintain high aesthetic and functional standards for a federal recreation area.