What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking contractors for a project to seal and stripe asphalt areas at the Bluefield Memorial USARC in Bluefield, WV, under NAICS code 238990. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses, particularly those with experience in general contracting and asphalt work. As a sources sought notice, interested firms should focus on tracking the opportunity rather than submitting bids at this stage, as the government is gathering information on potential contractors.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SPECIFICATIONS OF WORK
99th Readiness Division
Directorate of Public Works
Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640
13 April 2026
Project Name:
Seal and Stripe Asphalt Areas
Project Number:
CSS# 94548
Project Location:
WV005 Bluefield Memorial USARC
532 Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701-4639
Project POC: PRI:
RFOS/QAR: Jason Belcher
Wk: 609-414-1836
Cell: 919-802-7094
Project POC/ALT:
AFOS: Amy Choate
Wk:
Cell: 407-350-0048
Project POC/ALT:
FAC COR:
Wk:
Cell:
Project POC/RD:
FET: Bruce Grist
Wk:
Cell: 304-989-4319
HQ Eng. Tech:
Jim Partyka
Wk: 609-562-3777
Cell:
1. GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
1.1. Shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, supervision and technical expertise to perform requirements in accordance with the specifications and allotted period of performance described in this Specifications of Work (SOW).
1.1.1. Shall provide their own storage shed or trailer for on-site office accommodations and for storing of equipment and material. The “On-Site Government Quality Assurance Representative” (QAR) will assign the contractor a location for placement of their shed or trailer upon request.
1.2. Is obligated to verify all measurements and specification requirements at the on-site visit prior to starting the project. No extra compensation shall be allowed for the contractor who does not attend the on-site visit and who does not appreciate the difficulty of the contract specifications. Any discrepancies, ambiguities or changes must be verified and confirmed in writing to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and QAR.
1.3. Shall furnish all submittals for equipment and/or materials that vary from requirements of this SOW. All submittals are required to be turned in and approved by the QAR 30 days prior to ordering any of those materials.
1.3.1. Shall provide, unless otherwise specified, new and unused materials and/or installed equipment in the original manufacturer’s packaging. All materials stored on the job site are subject to inspection by the QAR and must be protected from the elements at all times.
1.4. Shall not perform any portion of this contract without notice to proceed. Shall not commence work prior to the Government COR/QAR pre-construction meeting. Shall notify the COR/QAR a minimum of 72 hours prior to commencing work and prior to completing work on this contract.
1.5. Shall submit, prior to commencing any work: A current Certificate of Insurance (Prime and Subs); A letter appointing a construction superintendent; A schedule of operations. The construction schedule shall be subject to change so Contractor’s operations do not conflict or otherwise disrupt normal operations of the government in the facility involved.
1.6. Shall perform the work between the hours of 0730 and 1600 (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM), Monday through Friday (unless otherwise specified), excluding legal holidays. NO EXCEPTIONS, any work on military training/drill weekends or federal holidays must have prior written coordination and approval between the Contractor, Project POC (Primary or Alternate), and the Facility Manager.
1.6.1. Shall submit on company letterhead to the QAR an “Entry Authorization Letter” registering all motor vehicles and driver/operators information as required to access individual installations.
1.6.2. Shall ensure all motor vehicles, drivers and operators are qualified, licensed and insured.
1.7. Shall ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Municipal environmental regulations concerning the protection of land, water and resources. Shall apply most stringent regulation requirements to any ambiguities, deviations must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer or COR. The types and quantities of all hazardous materials brought to the job site shall be reported to the facility/installation environmental officer.
1.8. Shall call/coordinate, prior to any excavation, with local municipalities and the facility utilities section to identify all underground utilities.
1.8.1. Prior to any underground excavation, the contractor shall call and obtain approval from the state in which the work is being performed.
1.8.2. A copy of the approval notification letter or valid authorization number must be available for inspection at the excavation site.
1.9. Shall be responsible for any damages caused by them or their subcontractors during the performance of this contract and shall be required to reimburse the United States Government for the cost of any repairs resulting from those damages, or the Contractor/ Subcontractor shall make the necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the United States Government.
1.9.1. The contractor shall hold the Government harmless against any liability imposed by a Federal, State, or Local regulatory agency, resulting from the negligent acts or willful misconduct of the contractor to include assessment of a civil or administrative penalty or fine.
1.10. Shall be solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors. Shall ensure work be performed by workmen skilled in their particular trades, and certified as required by Federal, State and Local laws and/or codes.
1.11. Shall be required to leave the job site in a safe and secure condition at the end of each workday. The contractor shall provide at his/her expense a Dumpster for all construction debris, dumping shall also be at contractor expense. The Contractor shall at no time use government dumpsters.
1.12. Shall clean the job site of all construction debris at the end of each working day. The daily clean-up will not alleviate the Contractor from the responsibility of the final clean-up for acceptance, upon completion of this contract. All debris removed from the job site shall be disposed of IAW all federal, state and local regulations, at a proper off post/facility landfil…
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