Recreation Area Pavement Replacement, Townshend Lake, Townshend, VT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking a small business contractor to perform pavement reclamation and replacement services at Townshend Lake in Vermont. The project involves reclaiming existing asphalt pavement and installing new hot mix bituminous concrete pavement at two specific locations: the Townshend Lake Nature Area access road/parking area and the Townshend Lake Recreation Area entrance. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, including using VTrans Standard Specifications for asphalt binder and pavement installation. The solicitation (W912WJ25Q0023) requires submission of an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and various safety certifications prior to work commencement. Quotes are due by January 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern, with work expected to be completed within 180 days of the Notice to Proceed.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 with a size standard of $45 million, and the estimated project value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000. Performance will occur at the Townshend Lake Recreation Area in Vermont, with work hours restricted to Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The project specifications require a 2-inch compacted binder course and 1.5-inch compacted wearing course, with excess reclaimed material to be placed along road shoulders and parking area edges. Contractors must provide performance bonds for contracts at or above $150,000 and adhere to specific material and installation requirements outlined in the VTrans specifications. Site visits are recommended and can be arranged through the Technical Point of Contact, Connor Santee, to ensure full understanding of the project scope and requirements.