Storage Building Parking Lot Installation and Paving, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District seeks grading, asphalt paving, and permeable parking area installation at Buffumville Lake in Charlton, Massachusetts, with quotes due June 26, 2026. This procurement is set-aside for small business vendors and includes an estimated construction value between $100,000 and $250,000.

Place of performance is Buffumville Lake, Charlton, Massachusetts. The work comprises an asphalt road from the existing paved roadway to the storage building and a permeable parking area with gravel-filled and grass-filled paving grids across four designated locations. The applicable NAICS code is 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The contract carries a firm fixed price for a single job deliverable with a 180-calendar-day performance period from Notice to Proceed.

Work must be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, with no weekend or holiday work permitted. The contractor must employ a minimum Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer and comply with USACE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1). Pre-construction submittals are due within 21 days of Notice to Proceed and include an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter, First Aid and CPR certifications, product specifications, SDS sheets, and manufacturer warranties. A Performance Bond, Payment Bond, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 100% of the contract price is due within 10 days of award. All vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission; quotes lacking active registration will be rejected as non-responsive. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with award to the responsible vendor offering best value.