TULE PROPERTY CLEARING

The solicitation W9123826QA002, titled "TULE PROPERTY CLEARING," issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, pertains to a total small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 238910. The contract aims to support the Tule River Spillway Enlargement Project by clearing encumbrances—including removal of fencing, wells, and debris—from select properties adjacent to Lake Success in Tulare County, California. The scope is performance-based and grants the contractor flexibility in methods to meet objectives outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contract period is nine months from award, emphasizing safety, regulatory compliance, required plans (Performance Work Plan, Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan), and adherence to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The solicitation includes a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 7, 2026, at Success Lake, Porterville, CA, with all vendor questions due no later than January 14, 2026, and proposal submissions by January 27, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to one of the three small business vendors who meet the technical and administrative requirements. Key evaluation factors include contracting information completeness, technical compliance with the solicitation’s requirements, and proposed pricing submitted via a detailed CLIN schedule. The solicitation enforces strict submission standards, including the prohibition of ZIP files and requirements for documentation such as Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, and evidence of small business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status. Inspection and acceptance are government-led, based on conformity with the Statement of Requirements and BPA Terms and Conditions. The overall contract ceiling is up to $9,999,999.99, with the contract type suited to establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements for future task orders within the stated scope. The solicitation references FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) with modifications but does not provide a full list of clauses as Attachment 6, which contains applicable contract provisions, was not available. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not applicable since the contract involves service work rather than physical goods. The contract administration data does not specify payment office details but indicates the contracting office located in Sacramento, CA. The solicitation mandates compliance with several administrative and technical submission requirements and includes provisions for contract termination with a 30-day notice.