Dam Toe Access Road Paving, East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is seeking a small business contractor to pave an approximately 400-foot long gravel access road on the dam toe at East Brimfield Lake in Fiskdale, Massachusetts. The solicitation (W912WJ25Q0054) requires the contractor to furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to complete road paving, including applying aggregate base course, placing and compacting hot mix asphalt (HMA) binder and surface courses, installing an 8" asphalt curb, and restoring disturbed areas with topsoil and hydroseeding. All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered responsive, with quotes due by March 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern. The technical requirements include specific layering of pavement materials, with detailed specifications outlined in the attached technical drawings. Evaluation will likely focus on compliance with the Statement of Work and meeting the mandatory SAM.gov registration requirement.

The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000, with work expected to be completed within 120 days after notice to proceed. Contractors will be required to provide payment protection covering 100% of the contract price, either through a payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit. The place of performance is located in Fiskdale, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, specifically at the East Brimfield Lake dam toe access road. Site visits are strongly recommended and can be arranged with the technical point of contact. Potential bidders should carefully review the solicitation documents, including the amendment issued on March 13, 2025, which updates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and representations.