Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - New England District is soliciting quotes for Chemical Vegetation Control Services at the Franklin Falls Dam project area in Franklin, NH, and surrounding towns. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity (NAICS 561730). Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, at 02:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, transportation, permits, and equipment for chemical vegetation control. The work involves herbicide treatment of vegetation less than 3-inch Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) or specifically non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees less than 3-inch DBH. The performance standard requires a 90% kill rate for targeted species.
Key Treatment Areas (Base & Option):
- Base Treatment Area No. 1 (Franklin, NH): Approximately 1.15 acres (parking areas, garages, walkways).
- Base Treatment Area No. 2 (Hill, NH): Approximately 3.1 acres (Needleshop Area).
- Base Treatment Area No. 3 (New Hampton, NH): Approximately 22.5 acres (Coolidge Woods Road Field Area).
- Option Treatment Area No. 1 (New Hampton, NH): Approximately 44.4 acres (Coolidge Woods Road NE area).
- Option Treatment Area No. 2 (Bristol, Hill, Franklin, NH): Approximately 6.2 miles (Old 3a woods road edges).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $9.5 Million size standard.
- Period of Performance: From Contract Award Date to October 31, 2026. Initial treatment must be completed before August 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, Hill, New Hampton, and Bristol, NH.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 1, 2026, at 02:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Alicia N. LaCrosse (
alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil). - Mandatory Requirements: All vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission. A mandatory "Solicitation Survey" form must be completed and submitted with the quote.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, Price, and Past Performance.
- Mandatory Site Visits: Scheduled for April 24, 2026, and April 29, 2026. Attendance is strongly recommended.
- Required Submittals: Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Designation, First-Aid/CPR certifications, pesticide application permits, applicator licenses, schedule of work, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and a Chemical Utilization Report.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Alicia LaCrosse,
alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil,9783188902.