Fort Peck Dam Area Mowing and Trimming
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District is soliciting proposals for Fort Peck Dam Area Mowing and Trimming Services in Fort Peck, Montana. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract, ensuring essential lawn maintenance for the Fort Peck Project. Proposals are due April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This non-personal services contract requires comprehensive lawn maintenance, including mowing and trimming of turf areas, and picking up trash or tree limbs within designated mowing areas. Services are performance-based, with specific standards for mowing height, trimming, site preparation, and cleanup. The work is critical for maintaining safe work areas and quality recreational experiences.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services (Size Standard: $9.5M)
- Product Service Code: S208 - Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) and four 12-month option years. Each year includes an active period (May 1 - September 30) and an inactive period (October 1 - April 30).
- Place of Performance: Fort Peck Dam Area, Fort Peck, Montana 59255.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
- Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically to Brandie Murphy and Marc Proietto.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical (abilities and equipment list), Past Performance (two references from the last three years), and Price. Technical and past performance are considered more important than price.
- Requirements: Offerors must provide a written narrative of abilities, an equipment list, and two references for similar mowing services.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Site Visit: No formal site visit is scheduled, but offerors are invited to arrange their own. Contact information will be in the solicitation.
- Personnel: Contractor personnel must be qualified, at least 16 years old (operators 18), wear PPE, and identify as contractor personnel. E-Verify program compliance is required for pre-screening candidates.
- Equipment: Contractor must furnish all necessary equipment, including turf-type mowers and trimmers.
- Compliance: Adherence to wage determinations (Service Contract Act), Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, FAR/DFARS clauses, safety standards (EM-385-1-1), and environmental protection measures is mandatory.
- Attachments: Key documents include the Price Schedule (Attachment 1), Performance Work Statement (Attachment 2), and Wage Determination (Attachment 3).
Contact Information
All questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Brandie L. Murphy at Brandie.L.Murphy@usace.army.mil.