CJ Brown Mowing and Maintenance
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, Louisville District (USACE), is soliciting proposals for Mowing and Maintenance services at CJ Brown Dam and Reservoir in Springfield, Ohio. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contractor will furnish all necessary resources for comprehensive grounds and facility maintenance. Proposals are due May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ contract requires the provision of cleaning, maintenance, and mowing services across approximately 56.25 acres of recreation and operations areas. Key services include:
- Mowing: Improved, semi-improved areas, dam access roads, bike trails, and paved gutters, with specific cycles and height requirements.
- Cleaning: Recreational facilities, picnic shelters, public use areas, trash receptacles, restrooms, playgrounds, and fitness sites.
- Trail Services: Edging and mulching for specific trails. The work must adhere to strict specifications, including performance standards for cleanliness and vegetation height, and requires robust Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) programs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 2026 - December 2026) and four (4) one-year option periods (January 2027 - December 2030).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561730, Size Standard $9.5M).
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price basis.
- Wage Rates: Subject to Service Contract Act wage determinations for Clark County, Ohio.
Submission Requirements
- Proposals Due: May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. No paper, CDROM, or facsimile submissions will be accepted.
- Registration: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submitting a proposal.
- Questions: Technical inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: 4FXIU7-ZVABWY). The inquiry system will be disabled five calendar days before the closing date.
- Site Visit: A site visit was strongly encouraged on May 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at the C.J. Brown Visitor Center.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 updated the scope of work, clarified contact information, and extended the quote due date. All amendments must be signed and submitted with the quote. Compliance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 safety requirements is mandatory. Contractors are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans.