Treatment of Vegetation on Dam Infrastructure & Invasive Species, Barre Falls Dam, Hubbardston & Barre, MA

The contract involves comprehensive chemical vegetation spraying services at Barre Falls Dam in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, to control and eradicate invasive and unwanted plant species across designated areas. The scope includes providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to treat approximately 3.75 acres of rip rap along the dam, ensuring effective vegetation kill rates through chemical treatments. Additionally, invasive woody and non-native vegetation along the spillway fence and rip rap area covering about 0.75 acres will be treated, with particular attention to species such as multiflora rose, poison ivy, autumn olive, Buckthorn, and bittersweet. A smaller, roughly 2,000-square-foot section along the Dam Road will also be targeted for invasive species removal, with care taken to preserve existing non-invasive vegetation. The solicitation, issued by the Department of the Army’s W2SD Endist New England, emphasizes the importance of precise application to prevent damage to native plants and surrounding infrastructure. The response deadline is August 18, 2025, and interested contractors can contact the designated point of contact, Brian Mannion, for further details. The project aims to maintain the integrity of dam infrastructure by controlling vegetation that could compromise structural stability or hinder maintenance activities, ensuring environmental compliance and safety standards are met during the operation. The contract’s NAICS code indicates a focus on specialized landscaping, pest control, and vegetation management services.