SPECIAL PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Rock Island Arsenal Clock Tower Grounds Maintenance Service (Mowing and Trimming)

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Rock Island is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the Clock Tower Complex at Rock Island Arsenal. The solicitation requires a qualified landscaping service provider to perform mowing, edging, trimming, and debris removal across approximately 2.64 acres of grounds surrounding three buildings. Contractors must maintain grass at a 3-4 inch height, edge 4,300 linear feet of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs, and ensure a clean and professional appearance. Prospective bidders will need to meet stringent qualifications, including Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training, E-Verify program pre-screening, and adherence to security clearance procedures. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that interested firms should prepare for a competitive process, with the government conducting random inspections and requiring over 95% service performance without rework.

The contract is set aside for total small business participation, with a NAICS code of 561730 for Landscaping Services and a size standard of $9.5 Million. While no incumbent contractor is specified, the opportunity is classified under the Product Service Code S208 for Housekeeping-Landscaping/Groundskeeping. Mowing services are restricted to after 4:00 PM CST Monday through Friday and between 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM CST on weekends and holidays. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision, and maintain minimum insurance coverage for workers' compensation, employer's liability, general liability, and automobile liability. The pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that the project may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any point during the solicitation and award process, providing flexibility for the government's operational needs.