Log Boom and Back Area Field Debris Removal, Union Village Dam, East Thetford, VT

This contract, issued under solicitation number W912WJ26QA125 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New England District, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for debris removal services at Union Village Dam in East Thetford, Vermont. The requirement calls for the removal and offsite disposal of all river debris and woody debris exceeding three inches in diameter covering two acres from the Back Area field and along the log boom, with work to be completed by October 31, 2026. All quotes must be firm fixed price and submitted via email to Jennifer Samela by 2:00 PM local time on July 15, 2026; failure to meet this deadline or to provide a complete, properly priced bid schedule with all items listed—even those not separately priced as “0.00”—will result in rejection. Only small business concerns certified under NAICS code 562119 with a size standard of $45 million may respond, and all offerors must maintain an active SAM registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code throughout the award and performance period. The contract mandates strict adherence to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 safety standards, OSHA regulations, and federal, state, and local requirements, including the submission of an Accident Prevention Plan by a Competent Person, an Activity Hazard Analysis for each definable feature of work, and the designation of a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer. Work hours are restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no work allowed on weekends or federal holidays, and contractors must provide seven days’ notice before commencing field operations. A pre-work conference is required within fourteen days of award, and all submittals—especially safety documentation—must be approved by the Government prior to work initiation. Payment is contingent on final inspection and acceptance, requires submission of invoices on SAM-matching company letterhead with full details including contract number, dates, quantities, and work description, and is processed via Wide Area WorkFlow using appropriate electronic submittals such as cost vouchers or Invoice 2in1. Final payment is further conditional upon the physical return of U.S. Government keys to the Technical Point of Contact. Contractors must comply with all site security policies, undergo mandatory anti-terrorism and suspicious activity training, be subject to vehicle and personnel searches upon entry, and adhere to Force Protection and