SOLICITATION: USACE Rock Island District, Mississippi River Project Office Recreation Area Dumpster Service

This government solicitation, W912EK26QA024, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, seeks proposals for dumpster rental and waste removal services for various recreation areas along the Mississippi River in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The contract includes one base year and four option years, with services primarily running from May to October, and some year-round. Key requirements include providing dumpsters of specified sizes, adhering to pickup schedules (weekly or bi-monthly), and maintaining sanitary conditions. The solicitation details security protocols, personnel background checks, and E-Verify compliance. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability (geographic service plan, quality control), past performance, and price. Offers are due by April 16, 2026.

The document, W912EK26QA024 MRPO Recreation Areas Dumpster Service, outlines a request for proposal (RFP) for dumpster services across multiple recreation areas. It details the service description, period of performance, and a schedule of prices for a base year (2026) and four option years (2027-2030). The services include weekly and twice-monthly pickup of various sizes of dumpsters (2, 4, 6, and 8 cubic yards), including a recycling dumpster, at locations such as Grant River, Blanding Landing, Pleasant Creek, Thomson Causeway, Bulger’s Hollow, Fisherman’s Corner, Clark’s Ferry, Shady Creek, Andalusia Slough, and Blanchard Island Recreation Areas. The periods of performance vary by location, generally spanning from May 1 to October 31, with some exceptions extending to April 30 or year-round. This RFP seeks to secure waste management services for these recreational sites over several years.

This amendment, W912EK26QA0240001, issued on April 10, 2026, modifies solicitation W912EK26QA024 dated April 2, 2026. The primary purpose is to update provision 52.212-2, specifically concerning the 'Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services' clause. The revised clause details the evaluation factors for awarding a contract, emphasizing price as a key consideration. Quoters must complete and submit a Schedule of Prices, with the total evaluated price calculated as the sum of the base year and all option years. The government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the basic requirement's total price, reserving the right to deem offers unacceptable if option prices are significantly unbalanced. A written notice of award will result in a binding contract. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This document serves as a formal notification of these changes, requiring offerors to acknowledge receipt.