Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Mansfield Hollow Lake, Mansfield Center, CT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is preparing to procure chemical vegetation control services for the Mansfield Hollow Lake Project in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and permits necessary to manage vegetation across approximately 55 acres spread over four designated work areas. The scope includes maintenance spraying, spot treatments, cut stump treatment on rock slopes, dam structures, and shorelines, as well as the removal, chipping, and onsite disposal of woody vegetation debris. Upon completion, contractors must submit chemical utilization spray reports detailing herbicide application. The contractor will oversee all aspects of operations, including planning, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment management, and quality control. This opportunity is a set-aside for small businesses falling under NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million. The solicitation is not yet open for bid; documents and submission instructions are expected to be posted online around December 22, 2025, exclusively through the SAM.gov portal. Vendors must have active registration on SAM.gov at the time of submission to be eligible. Questions related to this procurement will only be addressed after the solicitation release. The contracting office is located in Concord, Massachusetts, with the primary contact being Alicia LaCrosse. This procurement aims to ensure effective vegetation management at Mansfield Hollow Lake while adhering to environmental and operational standards set forth by the Army Corps of Engineers.