Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Woonsocket Flood Reduction Project, Woonsocket, RI

Solicitation W912WJ26QA064 is a firm fixed price request for proposal issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, for chemical vegetation control services at the Woonsocket Flood Reduction Project in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. This contract is a total small business set-aside, specifically designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and permits to treat approximately 18 acres of vegetation across four locations and 17 work areas. The primary performance objective is to achieve a 90 percent eradication rate of woody plants, invasive species, noxious weeds, and grasses within 30 days of treatment, with mandatory re-spraying of deficient areas at no additional cost to the government. The contract structure consists of a base period from April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions, potentially extending the total duration to three years. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off process evaluating technical capability, price, and past performance to determine the most advantageous value to the government. Contractors must adhere to strict safety and regulatory standards, including USACE EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations, and must provide a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer. Key administrative requirements include the submission of an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis prior to field work, and the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing and payment requests.