Aquatic Herbicide Treatment, Milfoil, Hopkinton Lake, Hopkinton, NH and Everett Lake, Weare, NH

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912WJ26QA093, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for aquatic herbicide treatment services to control variable milfoil at the Hopkinton-Everett Lakes Flood Control Project. The primary treatment areas are portions of Elm Brook Pool in Hopkinton, NH, and Everett Lake in Weare, NH, covering approximately 50 acres.

• Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor for systematic aquatic herbicide application.

• Apply herbicide to approximately 20 acres at Elm Brook Pool and 30 acres at Everett Lake.

• Utilize a differential GPS system for accurate application.

• Comply with State of New Hampshire pesticide application permit requirements.

• Submit various documents including an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter, and First-Aid/CPR certifications.

• Perform water testing and reporting, including pre and post-treatment surveys and herbicide residue sampling.

• Provide a final report detailing treatment efficacy, recommendations, and data.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (implied by pricing structure and item descriptions).

• Period of Performance: Contract Award through December 31, 2026.

• Treatment Period: After September 8, 2026, and completed before September 30, 2026.

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, unless otherwise approved.

• Proposal Submission: Via email to the Contract Specialist (Jennifer M. Samela) by May 11, 2026, 02:00 PM Local Time.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance.

• Quotes will be evaluated for responsiveness and then comparatively based on the stated factors.

• Site Visit: Strongly recommended, scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern at the Hopkinton Project Office.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services).

• Size Standard: $19,500,000.00.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses that bidders must adhere to.

• Previous contract for similar services was awarded to DeRosa Environmental Consulting Inc for $60,232.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the control of variable milfoil at the Hopkinton-Everett Lakes in Hopkinton, NH, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• The primary task is the treatment of variable milfoil.

• The document includes area maps and treatment maps identifying specific locations for treatment.

• Area Map 1 covers Elm Brook Pool, detailing boat launches and general area information.

• Area Map 2 covers Everett Lake, detailing boat launches and general area information.

• Treatment Map 1 shows "Treatment Area A" in Elm Brook Pool for "Treatment 2026."

• Treatment Map 2 shows "Treatment Area B" in Everett Lake for "Treatment 2026," with specific acreage noted for different sections.

• The document specifies "Treatment 2026" as the planned action.

• Maps indicate "Milfoil Treatment" areas.

• The work is to be performed at Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, Hopkinton, NH.

• Treatment is planned for 2026.

• The document references fishing regulations and provides contact information for the NH Fish and Game Department.

• It also directs users to contact the NH Department of Safety, Marine Patrol for information on water body/boat/motor restrictions.

• Bathymetry data is provided by the NH Department of Environmental Services.

• Maps are not intended for navigation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" intended to gather information from potential vendors to assess their capability and interest in an unspecified government contract. It requires vendors to submit this survey with their quote to be considered for the opportunity.

Vendors are required to provide detailed information on:

• Years of business experience in the services required.
• Years of experience as a prime or subcontractor on Federal Government contracts.
• History of successfully completing awarded work.
• Key personnel availability, including minimum and maximum number of employees, and whether employees are regularly on payroll.
• Number of employees anticipated for the solicitation.
• Information on any subcontractors, including a teaming arrangement if applicable.
• Employee experience details for those performing the work.
• Required certifications and licenses, or a plan for obtaining them.
• References and past performance, including details of up to three relevant contracts (agency, contract number, value, POC, dates, scope).

Not specified in this document. The survey asks for contract values and dates for past performance references.

• This survey must be submitted with the vendor's quote.
• Information provided will be used by the Government to perform an evaluation of the vendor's capability.
• Vendors are cautioned that information not substantiated by their SAM registration may lead to disqualification.

Not specified in this document.

• Vendors may duplicate the form if additional space is needed.
• All information must be provided to be compliant with the solicitation.
• Submissions that include certifications or relevant documentation are rated higher.
• The Government is not obligated to request missing documents after the solicitation closes.