Access Road Paving, Townshend Lake, Townshend, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking a small business contractor to perform access road paving at Townshend Lake Recreation Area in Townshend, Vermont. The project involves reclaiming approximately 1,100 linear feet of existing asphalt pavement and installing new hot mix bituminous concrete pavement along a 20-foot wide access road. Contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration to be considered for the contract, with non-registered vendors automatically disqualified. The solicitation requires submission of comprehensive documentation, including an Accident Prevention Plan and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Quotes must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Jennifer Samela by April 11, 2025, with the performance period scheduled from April 28, 2025 to July 27, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses within the Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction category (NAICS 237310), with a small business size standard of $45 million. The project's construction magnitude is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000, to be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis. Contractors are recommended to conduct site visits before submitting quotes to fully understand the project scope, which includes reclaiming existing pavement, installing new bituminous concrete pavement, and strategically placing excess reclaimed material along road shoulders to match the new pavement's elevation. The work will be performed at the Townshend Lake Recreation Area in Vermont, with the road serving as a critical access point for the recreation site. Successful contractors must demonstrate capability to complete the road reconstruction work while adhering to safety and environmental compliance standards.