Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Tully Lake, Royalston, MA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912WJ26QA091, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is for Chemical Vegetation Control Services at Tully Lake Dam in Royalston, MA. The objective is to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to treat invasive non-native vegetation and woody vegetation across various areas of the Tully Lake Project.

• Foliar Chemical Spray Treatment: Applied to invasive non-native and woody vegetation in the spillway, inlet/outlet channels, around the project office (approx. 6.5 acres), on the dam (approx. 6.01 acres), and along a 0.36-mile trail section (approx. 0.44 acres).

• Cut & Treat / Spot Spray: Applied to invasive non-native and woody vegetation in early successional habitat (approx. 11.37 acres).

• Spot Spray Treatment: Applied to invasive non-native vegetation within 10ft of each side of a 0.85-mile stretch of Doane Hill Road (approx. 2.06 acres).

• Performance Standard: Achieve a 90% kill rate 30 days after herbicide application. If not met, re-treatment is required within 14 days at no additional cost.

• Safety Requirements: Compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and other applicable safety regulations. Includes requirements for an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

• Submittals: Pre-work submittals (within 21 days of award), including APP, AHA, chemical list, SDS, licenses, and certifications. Post-application spray reports are also required.

• Public Notice Posting: Required seven days prior to and seven days after spraying.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: From Contract Award to October 26, 2026.

• Initial Treatment Period: July 28, 2026, to September 05, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: April 22, 2026, at 02:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Via email to the Contract Specialist (Jennifer M. Samela).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance.

• Mandatory Survey: Vendors must complete and return a mandatory solicitation survey.

• Site Visit: Highly recommended; appointments can be made with the Technical Point of Contact.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9,500,000.00

• Interested vendors must review the "Addendum to 52.212-1" and "Addendum to Evaluation" for detailed instructions and criteria.

• System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required.

• Previous contract awarded to New England Forestry Consultants, Inc. for $11,800.95, but the scope may differ.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation W912WJ26QA091, originally dated 09 APR 2026, provides a response to an industry question regarding vegetation management.

• Section 14: Description of Amendment/Modification

• The closing date for offers remains April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

• Question: Regarding cut vegetation, can it be left in place, or must it be removed? If removal is required, can it be disposed of on-site or must it be removed off-site?

• Response: Cut vegetation may be left where it is and is not required to be moved.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the solicitation closing date.

• Solicitation closing date.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from April 22, 2026, to May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide treatment of vegetation on dam infrastructure and invasive species at Tully Lake Dam.

• Apply a foliar chemical spot spray treatment on invasive non-native vegetation.

• Treatment area is within 10 feet of each side of a 0.85-mile stretch of Doane Hill Road.

• The total area for treatment is approximately 2.06 acres.

• The document includes a map overview of the Tully Lake Dam area and a specific map for the Doane Hill Road spray area.

• The work is associated with the Tully Lake Dam in Royalston, MA.

• The contract is for the 2026 spraying season.

• Requires application of a foliar chemical spot spray.

• Focus is on invasive non-native vegetation.

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 bidder's company, experience, personnel, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, Address, POC details, and Type of Business.
• Experience: Years of experience in services, years as prime/subcontractor, years on Federal Government contracts, and reasons for any failed work.
• Personnel: Minimum/maximum employees, payroll status, anticipated employee needs for the project, and subcontractor details if applicable.
• Employee Experience: Details on current position/title and years of experience for employees performing the work.
• Certifications/Licenses: Requires bidders to attach certificates for specific areas (First Aid/CPR, Chemical Applicator's License/Certifications) or provide a plan for obtaining them. Vendors cannot edit this section.
• References/Past Performance: Requires details on up to three past contracts, including agency, contract number, value, POC, dates, and scope of project. Government contracts are preferred.
• Statement Certification: A certification by an official that the information provided is accurate and complete.

Completing this survey accurately and thoroughly is mandatory for consideration. The information provided will be used by the Government to evaluate the bidder's capability, experience, and suitability for performing the work described in the solicitation. Failure to provide complete information may result in disqualification.