Snow Removal Services, Conant Brook Dam, Monson, MA

What they want

• Plow the Conant Brook Dam entrance and access road (about 34,000 sq ft, 1,600 ft long) after 2 inches or more of snow or when the Government calls
• Keep the entry area and access road open by 7:00 AM daily, including weekends, holidays and after-hours during storms
• Estimated storms: 8 under 6 inches, 5 at 6-12 inches, 3 at 12-24 inches, 1 over 24 inches
• Haul or push back snow on request (1 on-call snow removal item), including over guard rails
• Open frozen gate locks and secure gates after plowing; return the issued key before final payment
• Submit safety paperwork within 14 days of award: accident prevention plan, activity hazard analysis, SSHO letter, First Aid/CPR certificates
• Send monthly invoices and monthly employee hours to the technical point of contact

What they'll judge offers on

• Technical (key personnel, subcontractor teaming, certifications, solicitation survey)
• Price (firm fixed unit prices for all five items)
• Past performance (past three years, prime contractor only unless a teaming arrangement is submitted)

What to include when you submit

• Sign the SF 1449 (block 30a) and complete its offeror blocks
• Complete the bid schedule in full with a unit price and total for all five items; $0 or NSP entries cause rejection
• Return the completed Solicitation Survey (experience, personnel, certificates, subcontractors, three past performance references)
• Return a signed copy of Amendment 0001 (SF 30)
• Provide your UEI and CAGE code
• Active SAM registration is needed at submission
• Answer any Quote Verification request after closing by its deadline
• Questions go to the contract specialist only; technical contacts will not answer vendors

You must have

• Small business under NAICS 561730 (size standard $9.5 million); total small business set-aside This procurement is set-aside for small business vendors.
• Active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission, kept active through final payment ALL VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN SAM.GOV AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
• At least one Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer (EM 385-1-1) designated on ENG Form 6282 The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO.
• First Aid and CPR certified staff on shifts with multiple employees (First Aid for lone workers) provide at least two employees that are certified to administer
• Accident Prevention Plan written by a Competent Person, with ENG Form 6293 and Activity Hazard Analysis accepted before field work No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals.
• Service Contract Labor Standards apply; wage determination 2015-6113 (Mod 5, 13 August 2026)
• Contractor must get any needed licenses and permits at its own cost

Current contractor

The previous contract was awarded to Cooks Farm Orchard for $20,925; the solicitation warns the scope may differ.

Not in the notice text

• Estimated value or budget (only the prior award amount of $20,925 is given)
• Contents of the scanned attachment 'Attachment 26QA171.pdf' (likely the Conant Brook plowing area map), which could not be read
• Exact date for the site visit (must be arranged with the technical point of contact)
• How the 'Snow Removal (On-Call)' item is priced beyond one each
• Contract award date