Snow Removal and Sanding Services, Hop Brook Lake and Naugatuck River Basin Office, Middlebury, CT
ID: W912WJ26QA011Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLANDCONCORD, MA, 01742-2751, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ef7258bd303245ca96569701470da21f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is soliciting bids for snow removal and sanding services at the Hop Brook Lake and Naugatuck River Basin Office in Middlebury, Connecticut. Contractors will be required to provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to ensure safe and accessible conditions during winter weather, including plowing, shoveling, sanding, and salting across various locations. This procurement is particularly important for maintaining operational safety and accessibility at these facilities during inclement weather conditions. Interested vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov and submit their proposals by November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern, with an estimated contract value of $9,500,000. For further inquiries, contact Alicia LaCrosse at alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil or by phone at 978-318-8902.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alicia LaCrosse
    (978) 318-8902
    alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment W912WJ26QA011-0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation W912WJ26QA011, issued by W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND KO CONTRACTING DIVISION. The amendment, dated November 14, 2025, provides responses to 26 questions from prospective contractors regarding a snow removal service contract. Key areas addressed include historical snow data (which will not be provided), snowfall thresholds for service, pre-treatment requirements, service frequency during storms, response times, scope of work (sidewalks, entrances, parking lots, etc.), site maps, material preferences (sand, salt, mixtures), material provision, "clear conditions" standards, overnight services, post-storm reporting, communication protocols, equipment restrictions, snow piling locations, no-plow zones, insurance requirements, periodic meetings, invoicing procedures, contract type (seasonal vs. per-event), and clarification on salt-only treatments. The solicitation closing date remains November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern, and all other terms and conditions are unchanged. Contractors are directed to specific sections of the Performance Work Statement and solicitation attachments for detailed information.
    Attachments 26QA011.pdf
    The provided document, a Performance Work Statement for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, outlines requirements for snow removal and sanding services at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury, CT. This file is part of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) for contractors to provide these essential winter maintenance services. The document includes information photographs, likely detailing the areas requiring service and specific conditions. The main purpose of this document is to solicit bids from qualified contractors to ensure safe and accessible conditions at the Hop Brook Lake facility during inclement winter weather.
    Solicitation W912WJ26QA011.pdf
    This government Request for Quotations (RFQ) outlines requirements for snow removal and sanding services at various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) locations in Middlebury, CT, including Hop Brook Lake and Naugatuck River Basin Office. The contract, designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), covers plowing, shoveling, sanding, and salting for different snow depths, with an option for an additional year. Key stipulations include adherence to safety regulations (EM 385-1-1), submission of an Accident Prevention Plan, and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The award will be based on price alone, and vendors must complete a bid schedule in its entirety. The period of performance is from contract award through October 31, 2026, with a potential option year from November 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The total estimated award amount is $9,500,000.00.
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