Guardrail Removal Services, Mansfield Hollow Lake, Mansfield Center, CT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is soliciting quotations for guardrail removal services at Mansfield Hollow Dam in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. The contractor must furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to remove and dispose of approximately 10,600 linear feet of steel cable and wooden post guardrail from the 1958-era system. Key requirements include submitting pre-work safety submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and Site Safety and Health Officer designation) within 21 days of award, employing a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer, ensuring employee first aid and CPR certification, and complying with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 safety standards, OSHA requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The solicitation references revised attachments with maps indicating specific removal areas, as clarified through Amendment 0001 issued on March 23, 2026. Quotations are due by March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and interested vendors are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submission. Technical inquiries should be directed to Park Ranger Mariah Deyo at 508-838-4163 or Mariah.E.Deyo@usace.army.mil.

This procurement is designated as a 100 percent women-owned small business (WOSB) set-aside with NAICS code 562119 (Other Waste Collection) and a small business size standard of $47 million. No incumbent contractor or current contract value is identified in the solicitation documents. The work is divided into two line items on a firm fixed-price basis: Item 0001 covers Guardrail Section 1 (approximately 3,900 linear feet) and Item 0002 covers Guardrail Section 2 (approximately 6,700 linear feet), each with a 120-calendar-day performance period from contract award. Work must be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with post holes backfilled using clean 3/4-inch processed gravel and removed materials disposed of off-site in accordance with state standards. All vendors must maintain active SAM.GOV registration at the time of submission to be considered responsive, and submission of a completed Solicitation Survey documenting company qualifications, relevant experience, key personnel, required certifications, and three contract references is mandatory.