Lake Isabella Dams and Headquarters – Weed and Pest Control
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 Department of the Army / US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District anticipates issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Weed and Pest Control Services at Lake Isabella Dams and Headquarters in Mountain Mesa, CA. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The RFQ is estimated to be issued around June 11, 2026, with quotes tentatively due by July 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive weed and pest control services to maintain ecological health, protect infrastructure, and ensure public safety. This includes vegetation management and pest control across designated areas such as Isabella Dam, Isabella Aux Dam, Isabella Emergency Spillway, Storage Yard, and Headquarters. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supervision.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Duration: Base year + four option years
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS: 561730 – Landscaping Services (Size Standard: $9.5M)
- PSC: S207 – Insect And Rodent Control Services
- Estimated RFQ Issue: On or about June 11, 2026
- Tentative Quotes Due: July 14, 2026 (firm date will be in RFQ)
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Lake Isabella Dams and Headquarters, Mountain Mesa, CA 93240
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. The project may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the official RFQ, amendments, and the firm quote due date. A site visit, if applicable, will be identified in the solicitation. For questions, contact La Chad Jefferson (lachad.c.jefferson@usace.army.mil) or DeAnna L. Wagner (DeAnna.L.Wagner@usace.army.mil).