TIO & MJK - Pest & Invasive Species MGMT

The contract pertains to pest and invasive species management services at Tionesta Lake and Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir in Pennsylvania, with the goal of protecting natural resources and ecological integrity through targeted control and prevention measures. The work is awarded under solicitation number W911WN26FA089 as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and aligned with NAICS code 561730 for pest control services. The contracting activity is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, part of the Department of Defense, with primary administrative oversight located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Performance of the contract will primarily occur at the two reservoir sites, with a designated zip code of 16353 indicating the operational focus area. Lisa Bisnette serves as the primary point of contact for all contract-related inquiries and may be reached via email or phone. The contract was posted on June 25, 2026, and reflects a formal award notice, indicating that a contractor has been selected and the work is scheduled to commence under the terms of the awarded agreement. The project underscores a proactive environmental stewardship initiative by the federal government to mitigate threats posed by non-native species and pests that could degrade aquatic and riparian habitats within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ managed lands. All services are expected to comply with federal environmental regulations and prioritize sustainable, science-based management practices tailored to the unique ecological conditions of the two reservoirs.