Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control Services

The contract focuses on controlling invasive aquatic plants, specifically targeting Eurasian watermilfoil, at Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam. The scope includes manual, mechanical, and chemical methods for removal, with potential treatments involving herbicide application and installation of benthic barriers to prevent further spread of these plants. The work aims to manage and mitigate the environmental impact caused by these invasive species in the specified water bodies. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA guidelines, ensuring that small businesses have exclusive eligibility to compete for the contract. It falls under the NAICS code 562910, which relates to environmental remediation services. The Department of Defense’s W2SD Endist New England office is the contracting agency overseeing this project, aiming to maintain ecological balance and waterway health through effective invasive species management.