Pine Flat Lake Herbicide Service
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District, is soliciting proposals for Pine Flat Lake Herbicide Services in Piedra, CA (Fresno County). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for herbicide application at various locations within the Pine Flat Dam & Lake project boundaries. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price award for a base year and four option years. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for herbicide spraying services. Services include treating roadsides, fence lines, trails, parking lots, restrooms, boat ramps, evaporation ponds, campsites, structures, and cracks in asphalt/concrete foundations across multiple areas such as Pine Flat Dam, Headquarters, Misty Flat Restricted Area, Kings River Wildlife Area, and various recreation areas. Herbicides must be EPA-registered, approved for California and Fresno County, and capable of both contact and pre-emergent kill. A 90% vegetative kill rate is required, monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price for each CLIN.
- Period of Performance: Base period (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) plus four option years, totaling up to 60 months.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services).
- Place of Performance: Pine Flat Lake and Dam Project boundaries, Fresno County, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
- Questions Due Date: May 14, 2026, at 11:00 PM PST.
- Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Factors: Submission of a California (CA) Herbicide Applicator License and, if applicable, a Subcontractor Letter of Commitment.
- Price Factor: Firm-Fixed price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).
- Award will be based on the grand total for the Base Plus four (4) Option Years.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Offerors must possess a California Herbicide Applicator License.
- A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5609) is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Fresno County, CA, which bidders must adhere to for labor cost estimation.
- Attachment E provides aerial imagery and approximate area calculations for key locations, aiding in understanding the physical scope.
- The contractor must submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and a Quality Control Plan (QCP), and ensure employees hold a Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC).
- Contact La Chad Jefferson at lachad.c.jefferson@usace.army.mil for inquiries.