Chemical Vegetation Control Services, West Thompson Lake, N. Grosvenordale, CT
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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 (USACE), New England District, is soliciting Firm Fixed-Price quotations for Chemical Vegetation Control Services at West Thompson Lake, North Grosvenordale, CT. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires managing vegetation across approximately 25 acres, including dam structures, roadways, and field edges. Offers are due January 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and permits for chemical vegetation control. Key tasks include:
- Removing undesirable vegetation (woody plants, invasive species, noxious weeds, grasses).
- Applying State of Connecticut approved chemicals using approved methods.
- Posting treatment areas with signage one week before and after spraying.
- Achieving a 90% kill rate 30 days post-treatment, with re-treatment if necessary.
- Spot treating invasive species along both sides of Old Ravenelle Road, extending no greater than 10 feet from the road edge, in the West Side Treatment Area.
- Submitting pre-work submittals (e.g., Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis) within 21 days of award.
- Submitting a Chemical Utilization Report.
Treatment areas include the West Thompson Dam (+/- 20 acres), West Side (+/- 3 acres), and East Side (+/- 2 acres), with specific spot treatment zones.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services).
- Size Standard: $9,500,000.00.
- Period of Performance: From Contract Award through October 1, 2026.
- Treatment Period: Between June 1 and July 31, 2026.
- Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, unless approved otherwise.
Submission & Evaluation
- Basis of Award: Price alone.
- Submission Method: Email to the Contract Specialist.
- Offer Due Date: January 5, 2026, 02:00 PM Eastern.
- Quotes must be submitted by the closing date and time.
Additional Notes
- Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Site visits are permitted and can be arranged by contacting the Technical Point of Contact.
- Safety requirements adhere to EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.
- The solicitation was amended to clarify a question regarding treatment distance from roadsides.