Park Custodian, Cottonwood Recreation Area, Saylorville Lake

The US Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive custodial services for the Cottonwood Recreation Area at Saylorville Lake in Johnston, Iowa. The solicitation requires a two-person team to perform daily cleaning and maintenance of recreational facilities, including 6 comfort stations, 9 picnic shelters, 31 picnic sites, 4 playgrounds, and various other amenities. Services must be performed five days per week (Friday through Tuesday) with primary cleaning to be completed between 7 AM and noon, and additional evening spot checks required between 5-8 PM. Contractors must live on-site in a self-contained RV, with the government providing two RV sites with utilities at no cost. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM on January 31, 2025, and the evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet the detailed performance work statement and quality assurance monitoring standards outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561720 with a $22 million size standard. The incumbent contractor was previously awarded contract number W912EK22C0008, with a total contract value of $73,080.00 for similar services. The contract includes a base period from April 11, 2025 through April 10, 2026 (139 days), with two option periods: Option Year I from April 11, 2026 through April 10, 2027 (137 days) and Option Year II from April 11, 2027 through October 10, 2027 (135 days). The place of performance is located in Johnston, Iowa 50131, and requires the contractor to maintain all facilities in a sanitary condition, including opening and closing gates, collecting trash, and providing surveillance of the recreation area. Detailed maps and technical exhibits are provided to outline the specific service areas and cleaning requirements for the project.