Debris Removal - Log Boom and Field Areas, North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT

Summary: Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is issuing a solicitation for debris removal services at North Hartland Lake, Vermont. The primary goal of this contract is to ensure the removal and proper disposal of debris from designated areas, thereby maintaining the safety and recreational usability of the lake. Work Details The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove and dispose of debris from the log boom area and recreation field at North Hartland Lake. Specific tasks include: 1. Removal of all floating debris along the log boom area, ensuring that any caught or hung debris is cleared to minimize water flow restrictions. 2. Proper disposal of approximately 150 cubic yards of debris located in the water within the log boom area. 3. Removal and proper disposal of approximately 50 cubic yards of debris from two piles in the recreation field area, returning the surface to a smooth condition free from tire ruts or divots. 4. Separation of woody debris (such as logs and branches) from other types of debris (like plastic containers and tires) for appropriate disposal. 5. Compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements throughout all operations. Period of Performance The work shall be completed within 90 days from contract award, with a requirement that all activities commence within two weeks from the start date agreed upon with the government. Place of Performance North Hartland Lake, located at 112 Clay Hill Road, North Hartland, VT. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be small business vendors with an active registration at the time of submission. They are required to provide documentation including: 1. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293). 2. Activity Hazard Analyses (ENG Form 6206). 3. Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282). 4. Critical Lift Plan if applicable. 5. Proof of Commercial Driver's License for operators requiring one. 6. Spill response plan for hazardous materials. 7. A minimum number of employees must be regularly on payroll to perform the work. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract activity at the same location, North Hartland Lake, VT, with debris removal focused on the log boom and recreation field areas. Prior awards include Thomson Timber Harvesting & Trucking (W912WJ25PA042, $17,950; 08/05/25–10/17/25) for debris removal in the log boom area and PAT Rawson Construction (W912WJ25PA046, $16,000; 08/05/25–10/31/25) for debris removal in the field area. The scope described for this solicitation—removing floating debris from the log boom area and disposing of debris from the recreation field—matches these prior efforts and appears to be a continuation of recurring cleanup work.