Trash Rack Debris Removal, Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is soliciting proposals for debris removal services at the Knightville Dam trash rack structure located in Huntington, Massachusetts. The contractor will be required to furnish all labor and equipment necessary to remove debris from the trash rack structure, concrete skirt, and entire raking platform, and must properly dispose of all debris removed from government property. Vendors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission, as any contractor lacking active registration will be automatically rejected as non-responsive. The solicitation requires contractors to conduct a mandatory site visit prior to quote submission to determine quantity estimates and material types, and successful contractors must submit pre-work documentation including an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and Safety and Health Officer Designation. The proposal submission deadline is August 6, 2025, with all work to be completed by November 21, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562119 with a small business size standard of $47 million. The previous contract for similar work was awarded to Northeastern Tree Service Inc for $14,000, though the current solicitation scope may differ from the previous award. The total contract value is established at $47,000 under a firm fixed-price arrangement. Work will be conducted on the East Branch of the Westfield River with the project area accessible Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The performance period extends from contract award through November 21, 2025, with all services to be performed at the Knightville Dam facility in Huntington, Massachusetts.