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Snow Removal Services, Westville Lake, Southbridge, MA

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: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for snow removal services at Westville Lake in Southbridge, Massachusetts. This is a recurring need for federal land management—specifically ensuring safe access and operations at a Corps-managed water resource site during winter weather events. Snow removal contracts for federal properties typically cover parking areas, access roads, pedestrian walkways, and potentially boat ramps or recreational facilities, though see the solicitation for the exact scope and service areas. Work under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) often includes seasonal grounds maintenance with equipment requirements varying from pickup trucks with plows to loaders and sidewalk-specific machinery.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 561730: $8.0 million average annual receipts;
• Be registered and active in SAM.gov with current representation certifications;
• Be located in the U.S. or its outlying areas.

No specific socioeconomic preference (such as 8(a), SDVOSB, or HUBZone) applies—any certified small business may compete. If you are a large business, joint venture, or mentor-protégé arrangement, verify your structure meets small business affiliation rules before pursuing.

How to put together a competitive bid

Equipment and capacity: Snow removal bids are heavily weighted on proven response capability. Document your owned or leased equipment inventory—plow trucks, loaders, sand/salt spreaders, and hand crews for sidewalks. The government typically wants rapid mobilization (often 2-4 hours after snowfall thresholds). Specify your proximity to Southbridge, MA and typical response times.

Personnel and availability: Winter weather is unpredictable. Your proposal should address 24/7 staffing plans, backup operators, and protocols for consecutive storm events. Union or prevailing wage requirements may apply given the federal nature; see the solicitation for any Davis-Bacon Act or Service Contract Act applicability.

Past performance: Corps contracts heavily weigh recent, relevant experience. Cite comparable federal, state, or commercial snow removal contracts, especially for water resource facilities, parks, or similar sites with environmental sensitivities. Westville Lake is a recreation area—experience with public access sites where liability and public safety are paramount strengthens your submission.

Pricing strategy: Solicitations of this type often use fixed-price or unit-price structures (per event, per inch, or seasonal retainer). Base your estimate on historical snowfall data for the Southbridge area and your actual operating costs. The government may evaluate on lowest price technically acceptable or best value; see the solicitation for the specific scheme.

Technical proposal: Include a snow management plan with trigger depths, de-icing material specifications, snow storage/disposal methods, and communication protocols with the Corps facility manager. Environmental compliance—salt application limits, protected area buffers—may be relevant given the lake setting.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number W912WJ27QA006.
2. Note the deadline: Proposals are due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible.
3. Download all attachments including the statement of work, evaluation criteria, and any required forms. Confirm the exact place of performance and service requirements, which are not shown in the available metadata.
4. Register or update SAM.gov immediately if not current; processing can take several business days.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →