Winhall Brook Stream Bank Stabilization, Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is preparing to solicit bids for the Winhall Brook Streambank Stabilization project located at Ball Mountain Lake in Jamaica, Vermont. The project involves stabilizing approximately 210 linear feet of streambank along Winhall Brook in accordance with accepted standards set forth in the Vermont Rivers and Roads Field Manual. The work encompasses all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete the streambank restoration to prevent erosion and enhance ecological stability. This effort is estimated to have a construction magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000 and is fully set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238910, with a small business size standard of $19 million. The solicitation will be published on or about February 6, 2025, and will be accessible solely through the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov to submit an offer, and failure to maintain such registration will result in disqualification. The procurement follows a streamlined acquisition approach typical for lower-value small business set-aside construction projects, with an award likely based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The solicitation process includes instructions for submission, bonding requirements, and encourages site visits prior to quoting. Amendment 0001 has extended the solicitation closing date to February 21, 2025, and clarifications have been issued regarding technical aspects such as guardrail installation, surveying, slope stabilization, and permitting. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the project site, with compliance evaluated against the prescribed standards and Statement of Work requirements. While formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, and detailed pricing structures are not yet available, the contract award will mandate adherence to the Vermont Rivers and Roads Field Manual along with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Contact for further information is provided through the Contract Specialist Alicia LaCrosse at the New England District office.