Boundary Maintenance Services, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W912WJ26QA048, dated 30 JAN 2026.

• Response Due Date Extended: The deadline for submitting offers has been extended from 12 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• Responses to Industry Questions: The amendment includes responses to questions submitted by industry regarding the solicitation.

  • Brush and Material Disposal: Brush, vegetation, and woody materials cut during clearing of the boundary line may be left onsite on US Army Corps of Engineers property. Debris must not be left on abutter's property or interfere with the boundary line.
  • Government-Furnished Supplies: Signs and stakes will be supplied by the Government for the contractor's use. The contractor is only required to use what is needed, and the remainder stays with the Government. The contractor is not responsible for reimbursing the Government for these supplies unless there is damage or destruction.

• Solicitation W912WJ26QA048

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 23 Feb 2026.

• Clarifications have been provided regarding material disposal and the use of government-furnished supplies.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Boundary Maintenance Services at Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA, and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA. The government is procuring services to identify, mark, and clear boundary lines on USACE property. The work involves routine identification, clearing, painting, signing, reporting encroachments, and reporting broken or missing monuments.

• Boundary Line Maintenance: Clearing brush along approximately 4.0 miles of boundary at Buffumville Lake and 5.5 miles at Hodges Village Dam.

• Clearing Specifications: Maintain a four-foot wide line of sight, cutting branches and trees up to three inches in diameter, and cutting stumps no higher than three inches above the ground.

• Marking: Repainting or adding blazes to trees, and placing signs or fiberglass stakes with decals.

• Reporting: Provide a written report with photographic evidence of findings, including missing/damaged monuments, encroachments, and trespasses. A photo album of located monuments is also required.

• Safety: Compliance with USACE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1), OSHA, and other applicable safety regulations. Requires an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

• Submittals: Pre-work submittals (APP, AHA, certifications, etc.) are required within 21 days of contract award and must be accepted before field work begins.

• Period of Performance: 120 days from contract award.

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, unless otherwise approved.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both line items.

• Basis of Award: Price alone.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by the closing date and time.

• Questions: Direct questions to Jennifer M. Samela, Contract Specialist.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9,500,000.00

• Vendors are advised that the scope may differ from previous contracts.

• Government-furnished materials include BLM-01 type signs and fiberglass stakes.

• A site visit is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Aidan Buck.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Boundary Maintenance Services at Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring these services to identify, mark, and maintain boundary lines, ensuring abutters are aware of federal boundaries on USACE projects. The work includes routine identification, clearing, painting, signing, and reporting of any encroachments or missing/damaged monuments.

• Perform boundary maintenance services at Buffumville Lake (approx. 4.0 miles) and Hodges Village Dam (approx. 5.5 miles).

• Locate, mark, and clear brush along boundaries.

• Provide a written report with photographic evidence documenting findings, including missing/damaged monuments, encroachments, and other observations.

• Include a photo album of every located boundary monument.

• All labor, equipment, materials, and transportation are to be furnished by the contractor.

• Adhere to USACE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1) and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Prepare and submit a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Designation Letter.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 120 days from contract award.

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, unless otherwise approved.

• Basis of Award: Price alone.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by the closing date and time.

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

• Pre-work submittals are required within 21 days of contract award and must be accepted before field work begins.

• Key deadlines: Offer Due Date is 12 FEB 2026 at 02:00 PM.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9,500,000.00

• Interested vendors are advised that the scope may differ from previous contracts.

• A site visit is encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Aidan Buck.

• Government-furnished materials include BLM-01 type signs and fiberglass stakes.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for boundary maintenance services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam.

• Marking approximately 4 miles of USACE boundary at Buffumville Dam.

• Marking approximately 5.5 miles of USACE boundary at Hodges Village Dam.

• The contract specifically excludes areas marked as "USACE Boundary NOT Included in Contract" on the provided figures.

• Boundary marking is to be performed according to the "Boundary Marking Specifications" detailed in the document.

• Blaze placement and size are specified, including dimensions (e.g., 6" face blaze, 3" red and white stripes) and height off the ground (5 feet).

• Only trees within 4 feet of the boundary are to be blazed.

• Corner trees require specific blaze placement.

• All blazes are to face adjacent property.

• The PWS is dated October 2025.

• The locations are Buffumville Dam and Hodges Village Dam, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District.

• Adherence to specific blaze placement and size specifications.

• Delineation of USACE property line versus private property is critical for accurate marking.