Willamette Valley Project (WVP) Rough Mow Services
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is soliciting proposals for Rough Mow Services and Fire Precaution Mowing within the Willamette Valley Project (WVP) locations in western Oregon. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a base year and four option years. Proposals are due by May 07, 2026, at 03:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This contract requires services to maintain open grasslands for wildlife and plants, and to manage fire lines. The base scope includes approximately 177.7 acres of rough mowing across 30 units at five reservoirs (Cottage Grove, Dorena, Fall Creek, Fern Ridge, and Foster), typically mowed once annually in the fall. Additionally, 28 fire mowing lines at two reservoirs must be mowed before fire season. The contract also features four optional rough mowing units, potentially adding up to 251.8 acres around Fern Ridge and Dorena Reservoirs, with further acreage additions in option years 3 and 4. Mowing operations are scheduled between July 1 and November 15, 2026, and during appropriate conditions.
Performance standards include specific mowing heights (8-12 inches for rough mow, 4-7 inches for fire lines), strict protocols for preventing invasive species spread, and requirements for industrial-grade, safety-approved equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Services Contract (Base + 4 Option Years)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services (Size Standard: $9.5 Million)
- PCS Code: S208 - Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
- Period of Performance: Base year from award through December 31, 2026, with option years extending through December 31, 2030.
- Place of Performance: Willamette Valley Project locations in Linn and Lane Counties, Oregon.
Key Requirements for Bidders
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Key attachments include a detailed Rough Mow Price List (Attachment 0004) for completing unit prices, an Offeror Experience Form (Attachment 0005) for past performance evaluation, and a Subcontracting Information Form (Attachment 0006). Bidders must also adhere to Wage Determinations for Linn and Lane Counties (Attachments 0002 & 0003) and develop Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Accident Prevention Plans (APP).
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a "best value" approach, considering Past Performance (with a three-year recency requirement), Technical Capability (understanding of the PWS), and Quote Price.
Deadlines & Contact
- Offer Due Date: May 07, 2026, 03:00 PM
- Primary Contact: Raymie Briddell, raymie.l.briddell@usace.army.mil, 503-808-4428