Vegetation Control Services, Otter Brook Dam and Surry Mountain Lake, Keene and Surry, NH
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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 - New England District is soliciting quotes for Vegetation Control Services at Otter Brook Dam and Surry Mountain Lake in Keene and Surry, NH. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for managing non-native invasive plant species and poison ivy. Quotes are due February 26, 2026, at 02:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The work involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for vegetation control services on approximately 106 acres within the Otter Brook Lake and Surry Mountain Lake flood control project areas. The Government may exercise optional tasks for an additional 117 acres.
Core services include chemical treatment of terrestrial invasive plants and poison ivy, utilizing cut-stump treatment for specific species (e.g., oriental bittersweet, glossy buckthorn) and spot/foliar spray for others. Japanese Knotweed is excluded from core treatment but is covered under optional tasks.
Optional tasks include:
- CLIN 0003: Chemical treatment on ~49 acres at Otter Brook Lake.
- CLIN 0004: Chemical and mechanical treatment (hand cutting) of Japanese Knotweed on ~11 acres at Otter Brook Lake.
- CLIN 0005: Chemical treatment on ~45 acres at Surry Mountain Lake.
- CLIN 0006: Hand cutting and chemical treatment of Japanese Knotweed on ~12 acres at Surry Mountain Lake.
Performance Standards: A 90% kill rate is required for herbicide applications, with inspection 30 days post-treatment. Retreatment at no additional cost is required if the standard is not met. Work must comply with USACE EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements, including an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services) with a $9.5 Million size standard.
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
- Period of Performance: From contract award through October 31, 2026. Initial treatment is scheduled between June 1, 2026, and August 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission: Via email to the Contract Specialist, Alicia N. LaCrosse (alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil).
- Key Deadlines:
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 12, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 02:00 PM
- Pre-work submittals due within 21 days of contract award.
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance. A comparative evaluation will select the best value. Bidders must complete and submit a "Solicitation Survey" with their quote, providing details on company information, experience, personnel, past performance, and required certifications/licenses.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors are encouraged to conduct a site visit by contacting James Chevalier (603-801-9104 or james.m.chevalier@usace.army.mil). All vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission; non-compliant submissions will be rejected.