Mechanical Vegetation Removal Blanket Purchase Agreement, Upper Connecticut River Basin, locations in Vermont and New Hampshire

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides a response to an industry question (Question/Response #3) and clarifies pricing for hourly rates.

• The amendment addresses questions related to the Bid Schedule and pricing.

• The closing date for the solicitation remains March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.

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

• The hourly rate for services is to include two (2) people and one (1) vehicle.

• If a contractor uses a larger crew (e.g., four (4) people and two (2) vehicles), the quote pricing for that call must double the hours to account for the larger crew size.

• The stated crew size and vehicle count are used for evaluating quotes for the master BPA.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses a question from industry regarding site visits and subcontractor pricing.

• Request for Information: Clarifications have been made regarding site visits and subcontractor pricing.

• Proposal Deadline: The closing date for offers remains March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.

• Requirements:

  • Site Visits: Site visits can be scheduled by contacting the Technical Points of Contact for each site. Vendors are advised that work is associated with individual calls, not the master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) level. Specific work requirements cannot be determined during site visits for the solicitation of master BPAs. After master BPA award, BPA holders can conduct site visits for specific work required for a BPA call.
  • Subcontractor Pricing: Pricing for all items on the Bid Schedule must be provided for a quote to be responsive. Contractors may use subcontractors. If a subcontractor is used, they must adhere to the pricing listed in the awarded Master BPA Bid Schedule and provide pricing indicating the number of hours required for each call at the applicable unit rate as agreed upon in the master BPA.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation W912WJ26QA051, dated 20 FEB 2026, is issued to provide a response to an industry question.

• Item 11 (This item only applies to amendments of solicitations): The closing date for receipt of offers is extended.

• Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification): Includes a "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" section.

• The closing date for the solicitation has been extended to March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.

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

• Question: Can site visits be scheduled?

• Response: Site visits can be scheduled by contacting the Technical Points of Contact for each site. However, vendors are advised that specific work requirements are identified per call (not at the master BPA level), and therefore, specific work requirements cannot be determined during site visits associated with the solicitation for master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). After award of master BPAs, BPA holders will be able to conduct site visits for specific work required for a BPA call.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912WJ26QA051, is for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Mechanical Vegetation Control Services in the Upper Connecticut River Basin, covering locations in New Hampshire and Vermont. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to use this BPA for cost-effective, rapid response maintenance of its facilities.

Services include various types of vegetation control, such as:

• Administrative/Office Work

• Tree Removal (categorized by diameter at breast height: >24 inches, 12-24 inches, 3-12 inches)

• Brush, Small Tree, and Shrub Removal (<3 inches DBH)

• Tree Pruning/Cabling and Fruit Tree Pruning

• Hazard Tree Removal

• Stump Grinding and Stump Removal

• Wood Chipping

• Forestry Mowing

• Debris Removal

• Chemical Treatment for insect and disease management

• Travel Time

• This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a duration of three (3) years from the date of award or upon reaching the BPA Master Limit.

• The BPA Master Dollar Limit is $250,000.

• No single BPA Call may exceed $25,000 in total cost of labor and materials.

• The maximum dollar limit for materials for any single BPA Call is $5,000.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be firm-fixed-price for individual calls.

• Offerors must submit quotes via email to the Contract Specialist by the closing date and time specified.

• Quotes must be complete, including signed amendments (SF30).

• Evaluation factors will be technical, price, and past performance.

• The Government will perform a comparative evaluation to select the best value.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active record.

• Key deadlines: Offer Due Date is 05 March 2026, 05:00 PM.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9,500,000.00

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

• Safety requirements are stringent, referencing EM 385-1-1 and requiring an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and a Site Safety and Health Officer.

• Technical Points of Contact will not provide responses to interested vendors; questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Jennifer M. Samela.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a map illustrating the project locations for Mechanical Vegetation Control Services within the Upper Connecticut River Basin, covering New Hampshire and Vermont. It is associated with a Blanket Purchase Agreement.

• The map displays several US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project locations, including dams and lakes such as Union Village Dam, North Hartland Lake, North Springfield Lake, Ball Mountain Lake, Townshend Lake, Surry Mountain Lake, and Otter Brook Lake.
• It includes a legend identifying "Dam_Name" and "USACE Project Locations."
• A scale bar indicates distances in miles.
• The "Location Map" section provides a textual description of the area covered: "UPPER CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT."
• The map was revised in July 2015.

This map helps potential bidders visualize the geographical scope of the Mechanical Vegetation Control Services contract, indicating the specific areas where services may be required within the Upper Connecticut River Basin.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (No. W912WJ26QA051) is for mechanical vegetation removal services required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. The services will be performed in the Upper Connecticut River Basin, with locations in Vermont (VT) and New Hampshire (NH).

• Provision of mechanical vegetation removal services.

• Submission of a firm-fixed-price quote with a price breakdown according to the Bid Schedule.

• The Government intends to award up to three (3) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) from this solicitation.

• The Government's obligation is limited to the extent of authorized purchases made under the BPA.

• Quotes must be submitted on or before March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Quotes should be e-mailed to Contract Specialist Jennifer Samela at Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil.

Not specified in this document.

• A draft Blanket Purchase Master Agreement (BPA) is enclosed. Signing the draft BPA award with the quote does not guarantee a contract award.
• For questions, contact the Contract Specialist at 978-318-8324.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" designed to gather information from potential bidders to assess their qualifications and capabilities for an upcoming solicitation. It requires bidders to submit specific details about their business, experience, personnel, and past performance.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, address, POC details, and type of business.
• Experience: Years of experience in relevant services, specifically with Federal Government contracts, and any history of failed work.
• Personnel: Minimum and maximum number of employees, whether employees are on payroll, and the number of employees anticipated for the project. Information on subcontractors is also requested.
• Certifications/Licenses: Bidders must provide or outline plans for obtaining required certifications such as First Aid/CPR, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Rope Access, and relevant licenses. The document lists specific certifications applicable to the acquisition.
• References: Details of up to three past contracts, including agency/company name, contract number, value, POC, start/end dates, and a scope of the project.
• Statement Certification: A certification by an official that the provided information is accurate and complete.

This form is crucial for bidders to complete accurately and submit with their quote. The information provided will be used by the Government to evaluate the bidder's capability and suitability for the contract. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may affect the ability to receive consideration for the solicitation. The document explicitly states that submissions with certifications will be rated higher than those without, and the Government is not obligated to request missing information after the solicitation closes.