Lefferts Pond Accessibility Improvements

The Forest Service is seeking a contractor to install an accessible floating dock and kayak launch at Chittenden Reservoir in Vermont. This project involves removing an existing concrete mat, building an aggregate surface trail, and installing bollards and a concrete headwall. Designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 237990, the work must be completed within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday. While no local or state permits are needed, the project must comply with the USACE Vermont General Permit. Quotes are due by June 10, 2026, and the award will be based on the lowest price from a responsible quoter. All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and provide pricing for all 13 line items in the Schedule of Items. The Forest Service has issued solicitation 12445526Q0066 for accessibility improvements at Lefferts Pond. This project involves installing a floating dock and kayak launch at Chittenden Reservoir within the Green Mountain National Forest. The scope includes civil construction tasks such as trail building, concrete work, and removing old infrastructure. The project involves installing an ADA-compliant floating dock and kayak launch at Chittenden Reservoir, along with constructing an aggregate trail and installing a concrete headwall and bollards. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to complete the work according to federal and agency specifications.