Snow Removal Services, Edward MacDowell Lake, Peterborough, NH
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTH ATLANTIC.ENDIST NEW ENGLAND.W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is seeking snow removal services at Edward MacDowell Lake in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Edward MacDowell Lake is a Corps-managed flood control and recreation project. Snow removal contracts for Army Corps facilities typically cover parking areas, roads, walkways, and other developed sites to maintain safe access during winter months. Exact acreage, equipment requirements, snow-trigger thresholds, and service locations will be specified in the full solicitation.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912WJ26QA173 |
| NAICS | 561730 — Landscaping Services |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Peterborough, NH (see the solicitation for full details) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is total set-aside for small businesses. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 561730 ($8.0 million average annual receipts for Landscaping Services)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561730 designation in your SAM profile
- Be prepared to perform the work in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, or other socioeconomic certifications are not required for this set-aside, though they may strengthen your offer if applicable. Joint ventures are permitted if structured as small business entities.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the site requirements. Visit Edward MacDowell Lake if possible before proposing. Corps snow removal contracts often specify equipment types (trucks with plows, loaders, salt/sand spreaders), response times after snowfall thresholds, and 24/7 availability during storm events. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements.
Price for New England winter variability. Peterborough averages 60+ inches of snowfall annually. Your pricing structure—whether per-event, per-inch increments, or seasonal fixed-price—should account for high-variability winters. Review historical snowfall data for the region when estimating labor and equipment hours.
Demonstrate capability with similar contracts. The Corps values experience with federal, state, or municipal snow removal, particularly at parks, dams, or recreation facilities. Highlight your team's familiarity with de-icing protocols, environmental restrictions near water bodies, and equipment maintenance programs.
Address safety and insurance requirements. Federal contracts typically require comprehensive general liability, automobile, and workers' compensation coverage. Snow removal carries elevated slip-and-fall and vehicle accident exposure; your safety plan should detail training, pre-season equipment inspections, and incident response procedures.
Submit through SAM.gov. The solicitation number W912WJ26QA173 should link to full documents including the Statement of Work, contract clauses, and SF 1442 solicitation form if this is a sealed bid. Confirm the exact submission method—electronic or hard copy—and any required bid bond.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912WJ26QA173 or searching for "Snow Removal Services Edward MacDowell Lake"
- Review the Statement of Work for service area maps, snowfall response thresholds, equipment lists, and evaluation criteria
- Note the deadline: Responses are due October 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—only two days from the October 14, 2026 posting date, indicating either a simplified acquisition or typographical metadata; verify the actual deadline in the solicitation document immediately
View the official notice on SAM.gov →