USACE Rock Island District, Mississippi River Project Office Recreation Area Dumpster Service

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing dumpster services at multiple recreation areas within its Mississippi River Project Office footprint. The procurement seeks weekly dumpster pickup and maintenance services across ten recreation areas located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, with service commencing May 1, 2026, except for Clark's Ferry and Shady Creek recreation areas, which will begin service on May 1, 2027. Only small businesses classified under NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) are eligible to respond to this sources sought notice. Key contract requirements include compliance with extensive Department of Defense security protocols, including Antiterrorism Level I training within 30 days of award, background checks covering ten years of residence history, photo identification badges for all personnel, and E-Verify employment verification. The primary evaluation criteria focus on whether respondents are certified small businesses, possess the capability to service all designated recreation areas, and can demonstrate experience with similar multi-area dumpster service contracts. The deadline for responses to this sources sought notice is April 1, 2026.

The contract structure includes a one-year base period running from May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, followed by four optional 12-month extension years, with the potential contract period extending through October 31, 2030. No set-aside designations apply to this procurement. The dumpster requirements vary by location and include quantities ranging from one to six dumpsters per recreation area, with sizes ranging from 2 to 8 cubic yards, and pickup frequencies varying from twice monthly to weekly depending on seasonal and location-specific needs. Thomson Causeway requires year-round weekly recycling service, while most other areas operate on a May through October seasonal schedule. The specific dumpster quantities, sizes, and pickup schedules for each of the ten recreation areas are detailed in Appendix A of the solicitation documents. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice.