Snow Removal Services, Westville Lake, Southbridge, MA

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District New England seeks snow removal and salting services at Westville Lake in Southbridge, Massachusetts, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern. The procurement is set-aside for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and requires active SAM.gov registration at time of submission; vendors without active registration will be rejected as non-responsive.

Place of performance is Westville Lake, Southbridge, Massachusetts, including Westville Dam, Storage Building, Marjorie Lane, and Grand Trunk Trail Parking Lot. The NAICS code is 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. PSC is S218 (Housekeeping—Snow Removal/Salt).

The contract period runs from award through April 30, 2027. The scope includes snow plowing (triggered at 2+ inches accumulation with 7:00 AM daily accessibility), snow shoveling at building entrances and gates, salting on request, and snow removal when accumulation exceeds 24 inches. Estimated quantities include eight events of less than 6-inch snowfall, five of 6-12 inches, three of 12-24 inches, one of 24+ inches, 15 salting occurrences, and one snow removal event. Payment is monthly based on actual services performed at applicable unit prices; no minimum payment or standby compensation is guaranteed. All equipment, materials, labor, and transportation are contractor-supplied. No performance, payment, or bid bonds are required, and there are no minimum insurance requirements.

A prime contractor without direct snow removal experience may remain eligible if it submits a signed teaming or subcontracting commitment with an experienced subcontractor. No minimum self-performance percentage is required; however, the prime retains full responsibility for contract management, oversight, and performance. Pre-work submittals including Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analysis, First Aid/CPR certifications, and Site Safety Officer designations must be completed within 14 days of award. Contractors must comply with USACE EM 385-1-1 standards and wage determination 2015-4103, Modification 36. Award is based on technical capability, price, and past performance. Amendment 0005 (issued October 1) clarified equipment equivalency, bond waiver, and insurance requirements; question submission deadline was October 1 at 2:00 PM Eastern.