Little Rock District FY26 Park Attendant Program
ID: W9127S26QA001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST LITTLE ROCKLITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201-3225, USA

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RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

PSC

OPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING) (M1PA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is seeking proposals for the FY26 Park Attendant Program, a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. This procurement aims to provide park attendant services across various recreation areas in Little Rock, with contractors allowed to bid on one or multiple Specific Park Sheets (SPSs) based on performance requirements that include visitor assistance, fee collection, and facility maintenance. The selected contractors will be required to adhere to strict safety regulations and provide their own self-contained recreational vehicles for living quarters, while the government will supply necessary equipment. Quotes are due by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, and must be submitted via email to Brandee M. Wright at brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil, with the solicitation number included in the subject line.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, issued Solicitation Number W9127S26QA001 as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for park attendant services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks proposals for various recreation areas, allowing firms to bid on one or multiple Specific Park Sheets (SPSs). Awards will be based solely on price, and contractors must be actively registered in SAM. The solicitation outlines performance requirements for different attendant types (Fee, Cleaning, Combination, Relief, and Park Host), emphasizing duties such as visitor assistance, fee collection, record-keeping, and facility maintenance. Key aspects include a mandatory two-person team for most positions, strict adherence to safety regulations (OSHA, EM 385-1-1), and a comprehensive quality control program. Contractors must provide their own self-contained recreational vehicle for living quarters and transportation, while the government furnishes necessary equipment like communication devices and park booths. Fidelity bonds are required for fee-collecting attendants. Quotes are due by January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, submitted via email to brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil, with the solicitation number in the subject line.
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