Gatehouse Exterior Stair Repair, Townshend Lake, Townshend, VT

The contract specifies the repair and restoration of exterior concrete stairs on the West Face of the gatehouse tower at Townshend Lake, Townshend, VT, with work encompassing the sounding and removal of unsound concrete to a minimum depth of three inches, replacement to match original profiles, and crack repair using either epoxy injection or joint sealant with routing and backer rod installation. Floor drain piping must be extended and replaced with hot-dipped galvanized steel, sized 1/8 inch larger than the existing pipe, and sealed with a hydrophilic sealant to ensure a watertight connection. All materials must be delivered in original sealed containers, clearly labeled with manufacturer name, brand, type, batch number, percent solids by weight and volume, and date of manufacture, and stored off the ground in a dry environment between 50°F and 85°F. The work is governed by multiple ASTM, AASHTO, and EM 385-1-1 standards for concrete performance, water resistance, and safety, with quality control requiring a three-phase approach: preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections. The estimated value of the contract ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, and the procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238110 with a size standard of $19 million, requiring all offerors to maintain an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission. Proposals must be submitted electronically via WAWF or by email to the designated point of contact by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment and must comply with stringent security requirements including DoD/Army training, Suspicious Activity Reporting, FPCON and HPCON protocols, and a complete ban on alcohol and drugs on site. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and a qualified project superintendent with at least five years of experience, including two as a superintendent on similar projects, must be present daily. Alternative superintendents, portable sanitation, labeled tools, and site plans must be provided, and the contractor assumes full liability for work quality regardless of government inspection. The contract includes options for increased quantities of surface repair and linear feet of drain extension, and award will be made based on a trade-off evaluation considering technical merit, past