Lower Monumental Dam Goat Grazing

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To remove pest plants by grazing at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Lower Monumental Project.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to apply grazing.

• Remove all visible leafy green vegetation within the work area down to the woody stem, removed from the ground to a height of 4" or less.

• A shepherd must be onsite at least every 3 hours between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm, and every 4 hours between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am.

• Vegetation removed to a height of 4" or less.

• Shepherd presence as specified.

• Period: Anytime between April 21, 2026, and June 30, 2026.

• Place: Lower Monumental Project, Kahlotus, WA (specific locations identified in Part 3).

• Contractor must obtain all necessary licenses and permits and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Onsite Point of Contact (POC) fluent in English required.

• Contractor responsible for quality control activities and meeting PWS standards.

• Compliance with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards and Corps of Engineers' Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements (EM 385-1-1).

• Incident/Accident reporting within 30 minutes via telephone to COR, followed by a written report within one (1) working day.

• Contractor employees must follow proper hygienic practices.

• Compliance with all security requirements, including initial training within 30 days of contract award.

• Physical access to federal installations requires compliance with access control procedures and potential vetting.

• Suspicious Activity Reporting Training required within 3 calendar days of award.

• Compliance with FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify).

• Compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations.

• Proper disposal of waste materials.

• Contractor must provide goats that are healthy and free of disease.

• Goats must be inspected prior to shipment and every 25-30 days on site for Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL).

• Goats over 3 months old must be vaccinated for CL within the past year, or proof of a CL-free herd must be provided.

• Area 3 (Helicopter Pad): 5.0 Acres, North shore, west of fenced compound. Adjacent area closed to public. Signage required for hazards. Goats have access to water.

• Area 5 (South Side): 7.00 Acres, South shore, between paved roadway and railroad fencing. Adjacent area closed to public. Signage required for hazards. River water only.

• Area 6 (Garden of Eden): 20 Acres, South side between spillway and navigation lock, inside fenced compound. Adjacent area closed to public. Signage required for hazards. River water only.

• No government-led site visit will be offered.

• Primitive no-hook-up camping sites are available; contractor may need to provide their own water.

• Areas 3 and 5 are publicly accessible only; Area 6 is within a gated property and not accessible to the public for a site visit.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W912EF26QA036, dated 23 MAR 2026, modifies the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Specifically, it updates sections 2.3 and 3.1 of the PWS.

• Performance Work Statement (PWS) sections 2.3 and 3.1.

• The "Attachments table" has been updated to reflect changes to the PWS.

• The original PWS dated 26 Feb 2026 has been replaced by "Performance Work Statement - Amd 0001" dated 25 Mar 2026.

• The SCA Wage Determinations document remains unchanged.

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

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

The objective of this contract is to have pest plants removed by grazing at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Lower Monumental Project.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to apply grazing.

• Remove all visible leafy green vegetation down to the woody stem, to a height of 4" or less.

• A shepherd must be onsite at least every 3 hours between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm, and every 4 hours between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am.

• The Contractor must provide goats that are healthy and free of disease.

• Goats must be inspected for active abscesses and symptoms of Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) prior to shipment and every 25-30 days while on site. Goats showing symptoms must not be transported or used.

• Contractor must ensure goats over 3 months old have been vaccinated for CL within the past year OR provide proof of a CL-free herd via Washington State University WADDL recommended protocol for blood serum testing.

• Vegetation removed to a height of 4" or less.

• Shepherd onsite as per schedule.

• Goats free of active CL symptoms.

• Compliance with vaccination or CL-free herd testing requirements.

• Period of Performance: Anytime between 21 April 2026 and 30 June 2026.

• Place of Performance: Lower Monumental Project, Kahlotus, WA.

• Contractor must obtain all necessary licenses and permits and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Contractor must have an onsite Point of Contact (POC) fluent in English.

• Contractor is responsible for quality control activities.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards and Corps of Engineers' Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements (EM 385-1-1).

• Incident/Accident Reporting: Notify COR by telephone within 30 minutes of any incident/accident, followed by a written report within one (1) working day.

• Communicable Diseases: Contractor employees must follow proper hygienic practices.

• Security: Comply with all security requirements, including training, physical access, and suspicious activity reporting. Personnel must be vetted for unescorted access.

• Environmental Protection: Comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding environmental pollution and waste disposal.

• Contractor must provide fencing suitable to keep goats corralled and visitors out of the grazing area. If electrified, signage is required.

• Areas for primitive no hook-up camping are available; contractor may need to provide their own water.

• Specific work areas include: Helicopter Pad (5.0 Acres), South Side (7.00 Acres), and Garden of Eden (0.20 Acres).

• Adjacent areas will be closed to public access during work. Contractor is responsible for notifying visitors of hazards via signage.

• Water sources may be river water or available onsite, with prior arrangement. Fresh water is not available in all areas.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in Washington Counties of Benton and Franklin, Washington.

• Lists specific occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Outlines required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Details provisions for vacation, holidays, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• Explains the conformance process for occupations not explicitly listed.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified geographic area. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall contract compliance. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912EF26QA036, issued by the US Army Engineer District Walla Walla, is for goat grazing services for vegetation management at the Lower Monumental Dam. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The primary service required is goat grazing for vegetation management.

• The work is to be performed in accordance with specific Performance Work Statements (PWS) for three distinct areas: Area 3 (Helicopter Pad), Area 5 (South Side), and Area 6 (Garden of Eden).

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 112420, with a size standard of $2,500,000.00.

• Product Service Code (PSC) is W088.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the "Pricing Arrangement" for all items is "Firm Fixed Price."

• The period of performance for each area is from April 21, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• The solicitation issue date is March 23, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 09, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

• Proposals must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry on ProjNet using the provided Bidder Inquiry Key: DEW9GC-UM9AA8.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The basis for award is a single contract to a responsible offeror meeting or exceeding requirements, representing the best value based on price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, terms and conditions for commercial products/services, small business set-asides, service contract labor standards, and payment by electronic funds. DFARS clauses are also incorporated.

• Specific instructions for submitting questions via ProjNet are provided.

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

The objective of this contract is to have pest plants removed by grazing at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Lower Monumental Project.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services necessary to apply grazing.

• Remove all visible leafy green vegetation within the work area down to the woody stem, to a height of 4" or less.

• A shepherd must be onsite at least every 3 hours between 5:00 am and 9:00 pm, and every 4 hours between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am.

• Provide fencing suitable to keep goats corralled and visitors out of the grazing area. If electrified, signage must be provided.

• Goats must be healthy, free of disease, and inspected for active abscesses and symptoms of Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) prior to shipment and regularly while on site.

• Contractor must ensure goats over 3 months old have been vaccinated for CL within the past year, or provide proof of a CL-free herd via blood serum testing.

• Vegetation removed to a height of 4" or less.

• Shepherd onsite as per specified intervals.

• Goats free of active CL symptoms.

• Period of Performance: Anytime between 21 April 2026 and 30 June 2026.

• Place of Performance: Lower Monumental Project, Kahlotus, WA, at specific locations identified in Part 3.

• Contractor must obtain all necessary licenses and permits and comply with applicable laws.

• An onsite Point of Contact (POC) fluent in English is required.

• Attend a post-award conference within 14 days of contract award.

• Implement a Contractor Quality Control Plan.

• Comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards and Corps of Engineers' Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements (EM 385-1-1).

• Report incidents/accidents to the COR within 30 minutes by telephone, followed by a written report within one (1) working day.

• Ensure proper hygiene and disposal practices for employees.

• Comply with all security requirements, including training and access control.

• Comply with environmental protection laws and regulations.

• Properly dispose of all waste materials.

• Camping facilities are primitive (no hook-up) and may be available at designated sites. Water may be available at various locations, but the contractor may need to provide their own. Potential camping sites, restrooms, and water locations are shown on the map in Part 3.