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

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation W912WJ26QA089.

• The response due date has been extended from May 1, 2026, to May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• FAR clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been added.

• Solicitation closing date.

• Contract clauses.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to May 4, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912WJ26QA089, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Chemical Vegetation Control Services at the Franklin Falls Dam project area. The objective is to procure services for chemical vegetation control to manage vegetation within specified areas of the dam's flood control project.

• Scope of Work: Chemical herbicide treatment of vegetation in various designated areas.

• Treatment Areas:

  • Base Treatment Area No. 1 (Parking Areas, Garages, Walkways): ~1.15 acres, all vegetation under 3" DBH.
  • Base Treatment Area No. 2 (Needleshop Area): ~3.1 acres, non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees under 3" DBH.
  • Base Treatment Area No. 3 (Coolidge Field Area): ~22.5 acres, non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees under 3" DBH.
  • Option Treatment Area No. 1 (Coolidge NE): ~44.4 acres, non-native invasive plants/shrubs/trees under 3" DBH.
  • Option Treatment Area No. 2 (Old 3a Woods Road): ~6.2 miles, all woody vegetation under 3" DBH within 10 feet of road edges.

• Performance Standard: Achieve a 90% kill rate for targeted species.

• 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.

• Safety: Compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and other applicable safety regulations. Site-specific APP and AHA are mandatory.

• Period of Performance: From Contract Award Date to October 31, 2026.

• Initial Treatment Deadline: Must be completed before August 15, 2026.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a firm-fixed-price contract based on evaluation criteria.

• Offer Due Date: May 1, 2026, at 02:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Quotes via email to the Contract Specialist (Alicia N. LaCrosse).

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

• Site Visits: Mandatory site visits are scheduled for April 24, 2026, and April 29, 2026. Attendance is strongly recommended.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services), Size Standard: $9,500,000.00.

• Vendors must review "Addendum to 52.212-1" and "Addendum to Evaluation" for detailed instructions and criteria.

• A mandatory solicitation survey must be completed and returned with quotes.

• Vendors are responsible for ensuring their quote submission meets all requirements to avoid being deemed non-responsive.

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

This document outlines the requirements for Chemical Vegetation Control Services at the Franklin Falls Dam, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The scope includes vegetation control across several designated treatment areas:

• Base Treatment Area No. 1 (Franklin, NH): Approximately 1.15 acres, focusing on parking areas, in front of garages, and walkways. All vegetation less than 3-inch Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) is to be treated.
• Base Treatment Area No. 2 (Hill, NH): Approximately 3.1 acres in the Needleshop Area. This involves spraying all non-native invasive plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Base Treatment Area No. 3 (New Hampton, NH): Approximately 22.5 acres in the Coolidge Woods Road Field Area. This also involves spraying all non-native invasive plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Option Item No. 1 (New Hampton, NH): Approximately 44.4 acres in the Coolidge Woods Road NE area, for spraying non-native invasive plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Option Item No. 2 (Bristol, Hill, and Franklin, NH): Approximately 6.2 miles along the Old 3a woods road. All woody vegetation less than 3-inch DBH is to be treated within 10 feet of the edge of both sides of the road.

The document specifies performance for 2026, with locations in Franklin, Hill, and New Hampton, NH.

• Treatment Area 1 and Option Item 2 require treatment of vegetation under 3-inch DBH.
• Base Treatment Areas 2 and 3, and Option Item 1 require treatment of non-native invasive plants, shrubs, and trees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" form that potential bidders must complete and submit with their quote to be considered for the opportunity. It collects essential information about the bidder's company, experience, personnel, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, CAGE Code, Address, POC details, Type of Business.
• Experience: Years of experience in services, as prime/subcontractor, and specifically with Federal Government contracts. Details on past failures to complete work are also requested.
• Personnel: Minimum/maximum number of employees, whether employees are on payroll, and anticipated number of employees for this project. Information on subcontractors is also required.
• Certifications/Licenses: Bidders must attach required certifications or provide a plan for obtaining them. Specific certifications like First Aid/CPR and State of New Hampshire Authorized Commercial Applicator license are marked as applicable.
• Past Performance: Details on up to three (3) relevant past contracts, including agency, contract number, value, POC, dates, and scope of project. Government contracts are preferred.
• Statement Certification: A certification by an official that the provided information is accurate and complete.

Completing this form accurately and thoroughly is mandatory for consideration. The information provided will be used by the Government to evaluate the bidder's capability, experience, and suitability for performing the work described in the solicitation.