Operation and Maintenance of Arkansas Lakes Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is soliciting an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the operation, maintenance, and repair of government-owned facilities and equipment at Lake Ouachita, Lake Greeson, and DeGray Lake in Arkansas. This procurement is a 100 percent total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561210. The scope of work is comprehensive, encompassing janitorial and custodial services, landscaping and grass mowing, visitor center operations, dumpster services, natural resource management, and the repair of buildings, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. Additionally, the contractor will provide labor and material support for dams, spillways, and aids to navigation. The contract structure includes a base ordering period with four options and a six-month ordering period, with work assigned via task orders based on agreed-upon unit prices. Key administrative requirements include the submission of a Contractor Quality Control plan within 15 days of award and the delivery of quarterly and annual routine maintenance plans within 90 days. All work must adhere to industry standards and the USACE Safety Manual EM 385-1-1. Security protocols are stringent, requiring personnel to undergo background screenings via NCIC-III and TSDB, complete AT Level I awareness training, and obtain Common Access Cards for those using government networks. The contractor is responsible for maintaining accurate equipment records using the FEM system and must comply with Department of Defense and USACE non-hazardous solid waste diversion policies. Performance is monitored by Government QA inspectors, and any non-compliant work must be redone at the contractor's expense.