Clinton River Confined Disposal Facility (CDF) Maintenance
ID: PANGLR-25-P-0000003603Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST DETROITDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a4efba130f4048e18f90ac078f0beaf1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for maintenance services at the Clinton River Confined Disposal Facility (CDF) in Harrison Township, Michigan. The primary objective is to address significant overgrowth of vegetation, including large trees and brush, to ensure the facility remains functional, with tasks expected to include tree cutting, topping, and vegetation removal. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of the CDF, which plays a vital role in environmental management. Interested businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to respond by submitting a completed questionnaire to Contract Specialist Noah Bruck and Contracting Officer Michelle Barr via email by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on May 2, 2025, with the NAICS code for this procurement being 561730 for Landscaping Services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Noah Bruck
    Noah.R.Bruck@usace.army.mil
    Michelle Barr
    Michelle.Barr@usace.army.mil
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    Sources Sought Clinton River CDF Questionnaire.docx
    This document outlines the requirements and sections needed for company submission in response to federal and state/local Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to services provided under NAICS Code 561730. The content is structured into several key components. First, it collects essential company information, including identification, contact details, and unique identifiers. Next, it prompts bidders to disclose their socio-economic status, allowing the government to gauge diversity and inclusion among applicants. The document further requests a detailed company capability statement that illustrates the applicant’s operational capacity, including self-performance metrics and subcontracting plans. Lastly, it mandates the submission of examples from three past projects of similar scope and scale, all completed within the last decade. This structure emphasizes the importance of showcasing both the qualifications of the company and relevant experience to fulfill government contract obligations effectively.
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