Chemical Vegetation Control, Knightville Dam and Littleville Lake, Huntington, MA

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains attachments related to the "Chemical Treatment of Vegetation" opportunity for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Knightville Dam and Littleville Lake in Huntington, MA. It provides visual aids and location information for the proposed vegetation treatment areas.

• Figure 1: Overview map showing the general locations of Littleville Lake and Knightville Dam, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boundaries and recreation areas.
• Figure 2: Detailed map of Knightville Dam, highlighting "Dam Spray Areas" and "Poison Ivy Spraying Areas."
• Figure 3: Detailed map of Knightville Dam Basin, indicating the "Treatment of Japanese Knotweed along upstream roadside (old Route 112)."
• Figure 4: Detailed map of Littleville Lake Dam, showing "Invasive Spot Spraying Area," "Poison Ivy Spray Areas," and "Dam Spray Areas."
• Figure 5: Detailed map of Littleville Lake, specifically showing the "Dayville Spray Area," "Dayville Road," and "Dayville Road Buffer."

These maps are crucial for bidders to understand the specific geographic locations and types of areas targeted for chemical vegetation treatment. They help in visualizing the scope and complexity of the work required, aiding in proposal preparation and resource planning.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912WJ26QA101, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is for Chemical Vegetation Control services at Knightville Dam and Littleville Lake in Huntington, MA, and Dayville Recreation Area in Chester, MA. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Chemical Vegetation Control: The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to chemically treat vegetation, including invasive species and poison ivy, at the specified locations.

• Knightville Dam (Huntington, MA): Approximately 19.5 acres for spot spraying rip rap, approximately 3.5 acres for Japanese Knotweed treatment along roadside, and spot spraying for poison ivy in three sections totaling approximately 4690 sq ft.

• Littleville Lake (Huntington, MA): Approximately 18 acres for spot spraying rip rap and dike rip rap, spot spraying for poison ivy at the boat ramp (approx. 1080 sq ft), next to the downstream entrance gate (approx. 850 sq ft), and along two drainage ditches (approx. 2090 sq ft total), and spot treatment of invasive species (approx. 0.16 acres).

• Dayville Recreation Area (Chester, MA): Spot treatment of invasive species along roadside (approx. 0.5 miles with a 25-foot buffer) and in grassy fields as designated by maps.

• Performance Standard: A 90% kill rate for treated areas must be achieved 30 days after application. If not met, re-treatment is required within 14 days at no additional cost.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: From Contract Award to October 26, 2026.

• Initial Treatment Period: July 28, 2026, to September 5, 2026.

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

• Offer Due Date: May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

• Submission Method: Quotes shall be submitted via email to Jennifer M. Samela.

• Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance.

• Mandatory Site Visit: Highly recommended. Contact the Technical Point of Contact to schedule.

• Mandatory Survey: Must be completed and returned with quotes.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9,500,000.00

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

• Safety requirements include compliance with EM 385-1-1 and development of an Accident Prevention Plan.

• All submittals must be accepted prior to commencement of field work.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" intended to collect essential information from potential bidders to assess their qualifications and capabilities for an upcoming solicitation. It requires vendors to provide details about their business, experience, personnel, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, address, POC details, and type of business.
• Experience: Years of experience in the relevant services, specifically as a prime contractor or subcontractor, and years of experience with Federal Government contracts. It also asks for reasons for any past failures to complete work.
• Personnel: Minimum and maximum number of employees, whether employees are regularly on payroll, and the anticipated number of employees needed for the solicitation.
• Subcontracting: Information on prime contractors hiring subcontractors, including teaming arrangements.
• Employee Experience: Details for each employee who will perform the work.
• Certificates/Licenses: Requirements for First Aid/CPR, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Rope Access, applicable trade licenses, Crane Operator/Qualified Riggers, Boat Operator, and Chemical Applicator Licenses and Qualifications. Vendors must provide certificates or a plan for obtaining them.
• Past Performance: References for contracts completed within the past three years, similar in size and complexity to the solicitation's scope of work. Government contracts are preferred.
• Statement Certification: A certification by an official that the provided information is accurate and complete.

This form is critical for bidders to complete accurately and submit with their quote. Failure to provide substantiated information may lead to disqualification. The responses will be used by the Government to evaluate the vendor's capability and suitability for the opportunity.