Toothaker HMU Invasive Vegetation Removal

Contract W912EF26CA017, awarded on April 14, 2026, by the US Army Engineer District Walla Walla to O'Malley Brothers Corporation, is a firm fixed price agreement for invasive vegetation removal at the Toothaker Habitat Management Unit in Finley, Washington. The project covers approximately 6.25 acres, consisting of a 4.5-acre shoreline zone and a 1.75-acre inland area. The contractor is responsible for the mechanical removal of Russian olive trees and brush, ensuring that 80 percent of cut material is no longer than 12 inches in length and 4 inches in diameter, while strictly prohibiting the felling of trees into the Columbia River. Additionally, the scope includes herbicide treatments conducted between May and September in accordance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan. The base contract value is 43,125.00 USD, with an additional option for 2027 herbicide treatments valued at 25,625.00 USD, bringing the potential total value to 68,750.00 USD. The performance period for base line items runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with the option extending through April 30, 2028. This procurement was a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730. Compliance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and the contractor must adhere to strict security protocols, including NCIC-III and TSDB vetting for unescorted access to DoD installations and mandatory security awareness training within 30 days of award.