U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. PAUL DISTRICT, 190 FIFTH STREET EAST, ST. PAUL MN 55101-1638

S -- PARK MAINTENANCE SERVICES, BLACKHAWK PARK, DESOTO, WISCONSIN SOL DACW37-99-Q-0021 DUE 030199 POC Contract Specialist DEBBIE PETERSON 651/290-5408 Contracting Officer THOMAS KOOPMEINERS 651/290-5409 (Site Code DACW37) WEB: http://www.mvp.usace.army.mil, http://www.mvp.usace.army.mil. E-MAIL: delores.a.aldinger@mvp.usace.army.mil, delores.a.aldinger@mvp.usace.army.mil. This acquisition is for a commercial item/service. Maintenance services for Blackhawk Park Recreation Area, Route #1, Desoto, Wisconsin, include furnishing all plant, materials, equipment, supplies, labor and transportation necessary to perform the work. The work consists of, but is not limited to, grass mowing and trimming, trash and debris collection and removal, cleaning and sanitary maintenance services on privies and picnic shelters, spring and fall grounds cleanup, and miscellaneous cleaning and maintenance services to boat launches and docks, playground areas and equipment, picnic tables and benches, grills and fireplaces, water fountains, information stands, trailer dump stations, beach and other public use facilities. Period of service will be for a basic year plus 2 option years. Option years will be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Contractor is encouraged to investigate the work site to ascertain conditions of topography, access, and other features which may affect performance of work and to determine equipment needs. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business concerns. SIC Code is 8744; the Small Business Size Standard for this procurement is $20 million average annual receipts for the previous 3 fiscal years. The solicitation package for this project is expected to be available approximately February 12, 1999, with bids due on or about March 1, 1999. There is no charge for this solicitation package. Documents may be obtained by written request only. Please address your order to the attention of the Contracting Division/Debbie Peterson (address as listed above) and specify Solicitation No. DACW37-99-Q-0021 when ordering. You may fax your request to Debbie Peterson at (651)290-5706. No telephone requests will be accepted. Documents will also be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be picked up in the Contracting Division Office on the 6th floor of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Centre, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Posted 01/26/99 (A-SN291592). (0026)

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