Park Attendant Services, Merrisach Park, Pine Bluff Site Office

Summary: Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is responsible for managing nearly 180 public parks and access areas in Arkansas and southern Missouri, providing a range of outdoor recreation opportunities. This contract aims to provide Park Attendant services at Merrisach Lake Park, ensuring the management of public resources for current and future generations. Work Details The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services necessary to perform Park Attendant services as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Specific Park Sheets (SPS). Key tasks include: - Maintaining 24-hour surveillance within the park for five days a week. - Conducting a minimum of three tours per day through the park to manage campsite vacancies and report any issues. - Operating the park booth/gatehouse during specified hours and ensuring cleanliness of facilities. - Collecting user fees accurately and maintaining records. - Cleaning restrooms and other facilities as required. - Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining quality control through daily reports. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance Merrisach Lake Park, Pine Bluff Site Office. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: - Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). - A two-person contractor team is required for most positions; both members must be identified in the proposal. - Both team members must be physically capable of performing all specified duties. - Contractors must undergo a criminal background check prior to work on Government property. - Compliance with environmental and safety laws is mandatory. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior awards for Merrisach Lake/Park attendant services at the same general location. Specifically, contracts W9127S23P0058 (awardee Richard Wright, $59,510; 05/01/23–02/28/26) and W9127S25P0037 (awardee John Leonard Callahan, $22,100; 04/11/25–03/31/26) both cover park attendant duties such as surveillance/tours, gatehouse operations, fee collection, and facility cleaning/reporting. The current requirement for park attendant services at the Pine Bluff Site Office for Merrisach Lake Park is consistent with these earlier efforts and reads like a continuation of the same recurring site support function.