Dam Mowing Services
ID: W9126G25U2401Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST FT WORTHFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e0fb78ccd0448c9971b8e9df626784b/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District, is seeking qualified firms to provide dam mowing services at Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, and Lake Georgetown in Texas. The procurement involves an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for vegetation maintenance, requiring contractors to supply all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials while adhering to stringent performance and safety standards set by the Corps. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the environmental integrity and safety of the dam sites, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Interested businesses, particularly small and disadvantaged enterprises, must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by March 21, 2025, with a potential solicitation anticipated in early fiscal year 2025. For further inquiries, contact Alexander Rust at alexander.g.rust@usace.army.mil or Michael Vega at MICHAEL.A.VEGA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

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    CR Embankment Mowing Sources Sought.pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District to gather information regarding industry interest in providing mowing services for dams at Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, and Lake Georgetown. This preliminary market survey is not a solicitation for proposals but aims to identify qualified firms, especially within the Small Business community. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structured for competitive bidding, requiring firms to provide all resources for mowing specific areas around the dams, including embankments and adjacent areas. Firms must demonstrate experience with embankment mowing and provide necessary equipment. The contract will span a base year with four optional years. Interested businesses must adhere to small business limitations on subcontracting and comply with safety standards as mandated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Responses to the notice are due by March 21, 2025, with a potential solicitation planned for early fiscal year 2025. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to engaging a diverse range of businesses, particularly small and disadvantaged enterprises, in environmental maintenance projects.
    DRAFT PWS Mowing Services.pdf
    The DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT outlines an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for dam vegetation maintenance services at Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, and Lake Georgetown. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials for mowing services, ensuring compliance with specific performance and safety standards as per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' requirements. The contract period includes a Base Year from the award date through February 28, 2026, with four option years available. Key responsibilities include site visits for bidders, adherence to local, state, and federal laws, and stringent quality control measures. The contractor must submit various plans, including a Conceptual Work Plan and a Quality Control Plan, for government approval. Mowing operations must occur within specified timeframes, with performance monitored by government representatives. The document underscores the commitment to safety, quality assurance, and environmental sustainability, requiring that all mowing be conducted to avoid damage to property and ensure compliance with established safety procedures. The contractor is also responsible for proper waste management and is liable for any damages resulting from their operations.
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