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This RFI is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ/IFB/RFP in the future. No solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this RFI. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this RFI. The specifications for this requirement will only be available upon solicitation issuance. PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Louis District, Rend Lake Project is conducting this RFI/Sources Sought in support of Market Research to notify and seek potential qualified/interested members of industry to gain knowledge of interest in providing Beach Maintenance and Vegetation Removal Services on Rend Lake Project Lands. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to perform beach maintenance and vegetation removal at Rend Lake beaches, as identified in the BPA Call. The individual call may include one, two, or all three beaches at Rend Lake, which are South Sandusky, Dale Miller, and North Marcum Beaches. Beach maintenance and vegetation removal includes the removal of litter and debris, removal of vegetation, and tilling and contouring of sand. The contractor must assure that all work is accomplished in accordance with agreement requirements. All work must be performed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Removal of Litter and Debris. The Contractor will remove all litter and debris from the sand areas of the beaches as identified in the Appendix prior to tilling and contouring. The Contractor will place the litter and debris collected in the trash dumpster located at the beach or at a location identified and approved by the COR. Removal of Vegetation. The Contractor will uproot and remove all vegetation from the sand areas of the beaches as identified in the Appendix. The Contractor will use a rototiller, hand removal, or other means as approved by the COR to uproot and remove the vegetation. The use of herbicides will not be approved. The Contractor will place the vegetation in the trash dumpster located at the beach or at a location identified and approved by the COR. Tilling and Contouring of Sand. The contractor will till the sand in the sand areas of the beaches as identified in the Appendix to a depth no less than 3 inches and no more than 6 inches. The contractor will shape and contour the sand to provide a uniform sand depth and smooth surface when complete. The contractor will move sand to assure that there are no voids, mounds, or drop-offs between the sand surface and sidewalks, accessible walkways, lifesaving stations, signage, or any other infrastructure within or adjacent to the sand area. The Contractor will remove any sand deposited on sidewalks, accessible walkways, or other surfaces within or adjacent to the sand area. Infrastructure. The Contractor will avoid damaging or moving buoys, cables, anchors, volleyball nets, posts, lifesaving stations, signage, or other infrastructure located within or adjacent to the work area. The contractor is responsible for replacement, repair, or realignment of damaged or moved infrastructure to the satisfaction of the COR. Work Schedule. A schedule identifying workdays and hours of operation will be included in each call issued under this Agreement. In general, it is anticipated that Beach maintenance and vegetation removal will be scheduled to be performed on a weekly or every-other-week basis, between 0600 and 1200. Work may be scheduled to be performed on Federal Holidays. The work schedule identified in each call will include the timeframe during which the contractor will be required to perform Beach maintenance and vegetation removal to avoid conflicts with beach users during hours of heavy visitation. Period of Performance. The BPA will be awarded for a 5-year period. The period of performance for each call will be identified in that call. GENERAL INFORMATION: The proposed acquisition will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 561730 - Landscaping Services Product Service Code (PSC) applicable to this acquisition is S208 - HOUSEKEEPING - LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING REQUESTED INFORMATION: Respondents interested in providing a response to this Sources Sought should submit information which clearly describes the following: Only contractors capable of supplying this type of procurement should respond to this survey. 1. Vendor's name, address, UEI, CAGE, points of contacts with telephone number and email address 2. Business size/classification to include any designations such as Small Business, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), etc. 3. If this requirement is advertised, do you anticipate submitting a quote 4. Capabilities Statement The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time