Snow Removal and Sanding Services, Blackwater Dam, Webster, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is preparing to solicit proposals for snow removal and sanding services at the Blackwater Dam project area in Webster, New Hampshire. This firm fixed-price contract, designated as solicitation number W912WJ26QA014, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform snow plowing, shoveling, and sanding to maintain safe and accessible conditions during winter weather, strictly following the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Work locations include the dam and related office, garage, gatehouse, and parking areas, with services to be delivered primarily to the Franklin Falls Dam site in Franklin, NH. The solicitation is scheduled for release around November 6, 2025, with offers due by November 24, 2025, and communication regarding questions deferred until after solicitation posting. The contract period covers an initial base year through October 31, 2026, with two subsequent option years extending through June 30, 2028. The contract includes detailed safety and personnel requirements, such as designating a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer, maintaining First Aid/CPR-certified staff, and compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' safety standards (EM 385-1-1) and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Contractors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov and ensure compliance with numerous statutory and regulatory clauses covering system maintenance, safeguarding information systems, environmental protection, and security training for personnel. Submissions must be made electronically via email to the designated contracting officer, Alicia LaCrosse. Contract administration includes monthly invoicing, adherence to quality control standards, and government oversight of performance inspections and acceptance at designated sites. The contract allows for option extensions and incorporates relevant FAR clauses to ensure compliance with federal procurement, safety, and security requirements.