Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Franklin Falls Dam and Blackwater Dam, Franklin & Webster, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is soliciting quotations for chemical vegetation control services at Franklin Falls Dam and Blackwater Dam in New Hampshire, targeting approximately 45.38 acres of treatment areas. This work involves the application of herbicides to control all vegetation—including woody plants, invasive species, and noxious weeds—across various dam-related infrastructure such as rip-rap slopes, embankments, road edges, concrete structures, inlets, dikes, and spillways. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, transportation, permits, and equipment necessary to complete the work in compliance with the Performance Work Statement, federal and state regulations, and applicable safety standards. The contract period extends from award through October 31, 2025, with the primary herbicide application window scheduled between May 1 and August 15, 2025. A 90% vegetation kill rate is required, verified by visual inspection and photographic documentation. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 and requires all offerors to have active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission. The procurement will be conducted via a Request for Quotations with an anticipated release date of November 25, 2024, and quotes due no later than December 9, 2024. The contract will incorporate numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering payment procedures, labor standards, security safeguards, small business utilization, and supply chain security, among others. Security requirements are stringent, mandating DoD and Army security training for all personnel, vehicle inspections, compliance with Force Protection Condition levels, and suspicious activity reporting training. The contractor must hold relevant certifications, including state-authorized pesticide applicator licenses, and submit detailed documentation such as Safety Data Sheets, Accident Prevention Plans, and Chemical Utilization Reports. Inspection and acceptance are primarily destination-based at the dam sites, with the government retaining final acceptance authority and the right to enforce corrections. Payment is by electronic funds transfer, with invoicing conducted via mail or email to designated addresses. This contract does not provide government-furnished facilities or equipment and requires close coordination with government technical points of contact to ensure uninterrupted and compliant performance.