Chemical Vegetation Control Services, West Thompson Lake, N. Grosvenordale, CT

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W912WJ26QA026, originally dated 19 DEC 2025, provides a response to an industry question and confirms the closing date.

• Response to Industry Question:

  • Question 1: In the West Side Treatment Area, how far back is treatment from the roadsides?
  • Response 1: Contractor is to spot treat invasive species along both sides of Old Ravenelle Road, extending no greater than 10 feet from the road edge.

• The amendment adds "Miscellaneous text" to the "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" section.

• The closing date for offers remains January 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides an overview map of herbicide treatment locations for West Thompson Lake, dated October 2025. It serves as a visual guide for potential bidders to understand the areas designated for herbicide application.

• Treatment Areas: Identifies specific zones for herbicide application, including:
  • West Thompson Dam: +/- 20 acres (depicted in pink)
  • West Side: +/- 3 acres (depicted in turquoise)
  • East Side: +/- 2 acres (depicted in yellow)
• Boundary: Outlines the overall project area.
• Signage Locations: Indicates where signage will be placed within the treatment areas.
• Specific Spot Treatment Areas: Highlights "Spot treatment ONLY" zones on the West Side and East Side.

This map is crucial for bidders to visualize the scope and location of the herbicide treatment services required. It helps in assessing the scale of work, identifying specific treatment zones, and understanding the geographical context of the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for chemical vegetation control services at the West Thompson Lake Project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is procuring these services to manage vegetation on approximately 25 acres across three work areas, including dam structures, roadways, and field edges.

• Furnish all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and permits for chemical vegetation control.

• Remove undesirable vegetation, including woody plants, invasive species, noxious weeds, and grasses.

• Apply State of Connecticut approved chemicals using approved application methods.

• Post treatment areas with signage one week prior to and for one week after spraying.

• Achieve a 90% kill rate at 30 days after treatment; re-treatment may be required if this is not met.

• Submit pre-work submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, Safety Data Sheets, etc.) within 21 days of contract award.

• Submit a Chemical Utilization Report detailing hours worked, chemicals used, amounts applied, and target vegetation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• 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 otherwise approved.

• Basis of Award: Price alone.

• Submission Method: Email to the Contract Specialist.

• Offer Due Date: January 5, 2026, 02:00 PM.

• Quotes must be submitted by the closing date and time to be considered.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services).

• Size Standard: USD 9,500,000.00.

• Previous contract awarded to Global Maintenance LLC for $27,500.

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

• Site visits are permitted; contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange.

• Safety requirements are detailed, including adherence to EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.