Client:
MG Harry J. Malony U.S. Army Reserve Center (USARC), Devens, MA — represented by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Regional Facilities Operational Specialist (RFOS)
Project Overview:
This project provides snow and ice removal services at MG Harry J. Malony USARC in Devens, Massachusetts. The objective is to maintain safe, clean, and accessible conditions across all paved surfaces, parking lots, and pedestrian walkways. Services are on-call, initiated by the COR or RFOS, and executed according to the Performance Work Statement (PWS), federal/state/local regulations, and Department of Defense standards.
The contract covers:
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177,813 sq. ft. of plowing (roads, lots, entrances/exits).
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14,229 sq. ft. of shoveling (sidewalks, ramps, walkways).
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Application of sand/salt for ice control.
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Clearing of critical infrastructure (fire hydrants, dumpsters, catch basins, HVAC units).
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Documentation & reporting with photo verification.
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Period of performance: 12-month base year + 4 optional years
Key Scope Highlights:
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Snow Plowing: Clear to bare pavement; push/pile snow without obstructing more than 10% of parking spaces.
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Walkway Clearing: Triggered at 3-inch snowfall, completed at storm’s end regardless of accumulation.
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Ice Management: Salt/sand application; post-season sand removal.
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Sand Barrels: Furnished, refilled, and maintained.
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Critical Infrastructure: Ensure hydrants, catch basins, dumpsters, and HVAC units remain fully accessible.
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Rapid Response: Mobilization within 2 hours of notification.
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On-Site Supervisor: Maintains coordination, quality checks, and COR/RFOS communication.
Achievements:
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Safety Assurance: Maintains operational readiness of USARC during severe winter conditions.
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Efficient Coordination: Real-time communication with COR/RFOS for adaptive response.
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Quality Assurance: Pre- and post-service photo documentation with timestamp verification.
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Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to OSHA, DoD, and SCA wage requirements.
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Sustainability: Seasonal cleanup of excess sand and debris.
Challenges Addressed:
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Active Facility Operations: Snow services performed while site remains open with ongoing vehicle, pedestrian, and delivery traffic.
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Time-Sensitive Response: Mobilization and completion within tight weather-driven windows.
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Environmental Safety: Preventing hazards from snow, ice, and possible equipment leaks (e.g., hydraulic fluid).
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Coordination Needs: Aligning services with government representatives and adapting to real-time conditions.
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Accessibility Risks: Ensuring clear access to hydrants, HVAC units, catch basins, and dumpsters.
Keywords:
Snow Removal, Ice Control, USARC Devens, MG Harry J. Malony, On-Call Services, Plowing, Shoveling, Sand & Salt Treatment, Critical Infrastructure, COR, RFOS, OSHA Compliance, DoD Standards, Emmaty Inc., Winter Safety Operations.