Earthen Material Supply Blanket Purchase Agreement, Naugatuck River Basin, CT

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to industry questions (Questions #2 through #12) regarding Solicitation W912WJ26QA065.

• Section II.4. of the Supply Requirement has been revised regarding pre-work conference acceptability.

• Responses clarify requirements for delivery timeframes, order quantities, access limitations, and award criteria for BPA Calls.

• Specific clarifications are provided for "Trap rock / crushed stone" and "pea stone" material specifications, including shape, color, and size.

• Specifications for "stone dust/screenings" are clarified, including particle size and acceptability of general quarry screenings.

• The solicitation closing date remains March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W912WJ26QA065 by providing responses to industry questions and a revised Supply Requirement. Key changes include:

• Pre-work Conference: A conference call or video conference call is now acceptable for the pre-work conference, instead of requiring physical presence. This change impacts Section II.4. of the Supply Requirement.

• Vendor Responsibility: Vendors are reminded to review the "ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1" and "ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION" for instructions and evaluation criteria. Failure to meet all requirements may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

• Mandatory Survey: The mandatory Solicitation Survey must be completed and returned with quotes. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

• Section II.4. of the Supply Requirement has been revised regarding the pre-work conference.

• References to "ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1" and "ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION" are highlighted.

• The solicitation closing date remains March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for an Earthen Material Supply Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the Naugatuck River Basin, CT, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. The government intends to award up to three (3) BPAs from this solicitation.

• Supply of earthen material as required.

• Submission of a firm-fixed-price quote with a price breakdown according to the Bid Schedule.

• The contract will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.

• Quotes must be submitted via e-mail on or before March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

• E-mail address for submission: Alicia.N.LaCrosse@usace.army.mil

• Not specified in this document.

• Signing the draft BPA award does not guarantee an award of the contract.

• For questions, contact Contract Specialist Alicia LaCrosse at 978-318-8902.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" that potential bidders must complete and submit with their quote to be considered for the opportunity. It collects essential information about the vendor's business, experience, personnel, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, CAGE Code, Address, POC details, and Type of Business.
• Experience: Years of experience in services, prime contracting, and federal government contracts. Details on any past failures to complete work.
• Personnel: Minimum and maximum number of employees, whether employees are on payroll, and estimated number of employees needed for this solicitation. Information on subcontractors if applicable.
• Certifications/Licenses: Requires information on specific certifications (First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Rope Access, etc.) or a plan for obtaining them. Submissions with certifications are rated higher.
• References: Details of up to three past contracts, including agency, contract number, value, POC, start/end dates, and scope of project. Experience must be within the last three years and similar in size/complexity to the solicitation's scope.
• Statement Certification: A mandatory certification by an official that all provided information is true and correct.

Completing this survey accurately and thoroughly is a requirement for compliance and consideration. The information provided will be used by the Government to evaluate the bidder's capability, experience, and past performance. Failure to provide required information or certifications may negatively impact the evaluation or lead to disqualification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Earthen Material Supply to support projects within the Naugatuck River Basin, Connecticut. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to establish this BPA to provide a cost-effective, rapid response method for maintaining their facilities.

• The BPA will cover an indefinite quantity of earthen materials.

• Materials include various types of trap rock/crushed stone, processed stone, asphalt millings, process millings, stone dust, washed concrete sand, screened top soil, unscreened fill dirt, modified rip rap, intermediate rip rap, washed mason sand, pea stone, and bluestone.

• All materials must meet applicable State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for hardness, gradation, and sieve.

• The contractor shall provide labor, equipment, and materials as requested through "Calls" under the BPA.

• A detailed list of specific material descriptions, including size, composition, color, and compliance with DOT standards, is provided.

• The BPA will have a duration of three (3) years from the date of award or until the BPA Master Limit is reached.

• The BPA Master Dollar Limit is $250,000.

• No single BPA Call may exceed $25,000 in total cost.

• Calls can be placed up to the BPA expiration date, and the period of performance for any Call can extend beyond the expiration date.

• This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under FAR Part 12.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on technical factors, price, and past performance.

• A comparative evaluation may be performed.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an "Active" record.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by the closing date and time.

• Signed copies of all amendments must be submitted with quotes.

• Bid Schedules must be completed in their entirety.

• Site visits are highly recommended prior to quoting.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 327991 with a size standard of 500 employees.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions that bidders must review.

• A mandatory solicitation survey must be completed and returned with quotes.

• The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) list is provided for project-specific inquiries after award.

• Safety requirements, including an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis, are detailed.

• Payment will be made on a per-call basis via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).