Lake Red Rock Playground Equipment with Installation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) W912EK26QA047 for the procurement and installation of playground equipment at Lake Red Rock in Knoxville, Iowa. This solicitation is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), which carries a size standard of 750 employees. To submit a compliant offer, contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and complete the designated sections of the Standard Form 1449. Specifically, offerors must provide their contact information in Block 17a, sign and date Blocks 30a through 30c, and enter their pricing for CLIN 0001. Additionally, bidders must submit a completed cover page containing their CAGE code, point of contact, and contact details. Quotes must be submitted by August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time. Submissions can be sent via email in PDF format or by mail to the Rock Island District office in Illinois. Eric Gaul is the designated point of contact for inquiries and submissions regarding this solicitation.

This federal solicitation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a qualified small business contractor to supply and install composite playground equipment, protective rubber mulch surfacing, and underlayment fabric at Wallashuck Campground, located at the Lake Red Rock Project in Marion County, Iowa. To be considered responsive, bidders must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), submit a completed solicitation package (including the Cover Sheet, Schedule of Prices, and signed first page), and provide a reliable telephone contact number. The contract will be awarded on a lowest-price, technically acceptable basis. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all supervision, labor, and materials to install a new ADA-compliant composite play structure designed for 35 to 45 children aged 5 to 12. The structure must feature natural colors, at least two slides, two climbers, two elevated events, and integrated shade roofs within an approximate 35’ x 45’ use zone. Prior to installation, the government will remove existing play structures and excavate the area. However, the contractor must preserve the existing swing set and border, and repair any damage caused during construction. All work must comply with ASTM, ADA, and federal environmental and sustainability standards, including the use of recycled-content and biobased materials. The project must be fully completed by November 1, 2026.

This solicitation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a qualified Small Business vendor to supply and install a new composite playground structure, underlayment fabric, and recycled rubber mulch surfacing at Wallashuck Campground, Lake Red Rock, in Knoxville, Iowa. The project must be executed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, ASTM F1487 and F1292 standards, and ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Prior to vendor mobilization, the Government will perform preparatory site work, including removing old playground equipment and excavating existing surfacing. The contractor is responsible for protecting the site’s existing swing set and playground borders, with any accidental damage repaired at their own expense. The new playground structure must be designed for children ages 5–12, accommodate 35–45 children, and feature a natural theme. Key requirements include at least two play platforms, two ADA-accessible ground-level multisensory events, two elevated events, two climbers or overhead events, two slides, and integrated plastic or metal shade roofs. To be considered responsive, offerors must be registered in SAM, submit a firm-fixed-price quote using the provided Schedule of Prices (CLINs), and complete all required solicitation return pages. Work is scheduled to begin after September 8 (Labor Day) and must be fully completed by November 30, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible, responsive small business offering the lowest price.

This document is Amendment 0001 to federal solicitation W912EK26QA047, issued on August 10, 2026, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District. The amendment modifies the requirements for a procurement action. Specifically, it updates the contract's period of performance, restricts acceptable playground colors to a designated selection, and specifies that the integrated shade roofs must be constructed of plastic or metal only. Additionally, the delivery timeframe for CLIN 0001 has been modified from a single estimated delivery date of November 1, 2026, to a defined delivery window starting September 8, 2026, and ending November 30, 2026. All other terms, conditions, and specifications of the original solicitation remain unchanged.