Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is issuing a Presolicitation Notice for Chemical Vegetation Control Services at Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH. This effort involves herbicide treatment of various vegetation types, including non-native invasive species, across multiple areas within the dam's flood control project. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about April 21, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, materials, transportation, permits, and equipment for chemical vegetation control. Key treatment areas include:

• Base Treatment Area No. 1 (1.15 acres): Herbicide treatment for all vegetation less than 3-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) at parking areas, garages, and walkways.
• Base Treatment Area No. 2 (3.1 acres): Herbicide treatment for non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees less than 3-inch DBH.
• Base Treatment Area No. 3 (22.5 acres): Herbicide treatment for non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees less than 3-inch DBH.
• Option Treatment Area No. 1 (44.4 acres): Herbicide treatment for non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees less than 3-inch DBH.
• Option Treatment Area No. 2 (6.2 miles / 15.03 acres): Herbicide treatment for woody vegetation less than 3-inch DBH within 10 feet of woods road edges. Non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees are defined as those not native and invasive to New Hampshire. All work must comply with the Performance Work Statement.

Contract Details

• Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
• Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 Million
• Place of Performance: Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH
• Published Date: April 6, 2026

Important Information

• Solicitation Release: Expected on or about April 21, 2026.
• Submission: The solicitation will be available online only via SAM.gov.
• Registration Requirement: All vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission to be considered.
• Questions: Questions will not be answered during the presolicitation phase; submit them to the Contract Specialist after the solicitation is posted.

Contact

• Primary Point of Contact: Alicia LaCrosse
• Email: alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil
• Phone: 978-318-8902