Eradication and Control of Invasive Aquatic Plant Species in CT Bodies of Water

Solicitation 26PSX0139 is a fixed-price contract for the eradication, suppression, control, monitoring, and management of invasive aquatic plant species within Connecticut water bodies. Managed by DAS Procurement for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and other eligible state and municipal entities, the scope of work includes herbicide application, mechanical harvesting, hand-pulling, benthic barrier deployment, GIS mapping, and emergency response services. The contract is established for a three-year term with services performed on an as-needed basis. The agreement requires a specialized workforce across 14 defined roles, including licensed aquatic applicators, certified divers, and environmental scientists. Pricing is structured via a detailed price schedule for labor, equipment, and materials, with a requirement that any unlisted items be subject to a single percentage discount. Price adjustments are only permitted after the initial three-year term and are capped at 4 percent annually or the BLS Producer Price Index, whichever is lower. All price adjustment requests must be submitted exclusively to DAS Procurement to ensure administrative compliance. Performance is measured by quantifiable outputs such as acreage treated or hours worked, with final acceptance of services conducted at the project sites within Connecticut.