Storage Building Parking Lot Installation and Paving, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through the W2SD Endist New England office, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ W912WJ26QA119) for the construction of an asphalt road and permeable parking area at the Buffumville Lake storage building in Charlton, Massachusetts. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 237310 for heavy and civil engineering construction. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement for a single job, requiring the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to complete grading, paving, and installation per the statement of work. Performance must be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work restricted to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, excluding weekends and federal holidays. The place of performance is specified as the Corps of Engineers facility at 48 Old Oxford Road, Charlton, MA. The contractor must comply with extensive safety requirements, including adherence to USACE EM 385-1-1 standards, OSHA regulations, and federal, state, and local codes. A comprehensive set of pre-construction submittals—including Accident Prevention Plans, Safety Officer Designations, First Aid and CPR certifications, product specifications, SDS sheets, and manufacturer warranties—must be submitted within 21 days of the Notice to Proceed and approved before any work begins. Quality control is the contractor’s responsibility, subject to Government inspection at all times. Electronic reporting is mandatory: workforce hours must be submitted monthly by the 10th calendar day, and incident reports via ENG Form 3394 must be filed within seven days of any event. Payment is processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system on a per-job basis, requiring submission of an invoice and a completed ENG93 form after final inspection. Final payment may be withheld until all Government property, including keys, is returned. The contractor must also comply with cybersecurity obligations under FAR 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020, antiterrorism training under 252.204-7004, and whistleblower protections. Bonds are required if the quote exceeds $150,000, with a performance bond at 100% of contract value and payment