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W912WJ26QA026 19 DEC 2025

JENNIFER SAMELA

978-318-8324

05 JAN 2026

02:00 PM

W912WJ 100

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

JENNIFER SAMELA, EMAIL: JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL

TELEPHONE: 978-318-8324

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

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

W912WJ26QA026

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West Thompson Lake Chemical Vegetation Control

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to chemically treat approximately 25 acres at West Thompson Lake, N. Grosvenordale, CT in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

2. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

4. The Government may request that a vendor respond to a Quote Verification after the solicitation closes, but prior to award. The vendor shall respond in sufficient detail to all questions or statements no later than the response date and time listed in the correspondence. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive and removed from consideration. The Government is under no obligation to provide extensions for responses.

5. Information on previously awarded contract (if no information is listed the requirement is considered "new"):

a. Previous contract was awarded to: Global Maintenance LLC

b. Previous contract awarded amount: $27,500

c. Interested vendors are advised that scope may differ from previous contract

d. No additional information on previous contracts will be provided

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Jennifer M. Samela

b. Phone: 978-318-8324

c. Email: Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety (all tasks, all years).

2. Vendors shall enter $0.00 on Bid Schedules in which items are Not Separately Priced. Blank entries will not be considered and will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

3. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

SITE VISITS:

1. If dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

2. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

3. No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

a. Vendors are REQUIRED to be registered in SAM when submitting a quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment.

b. "Registered" in SAM means that the Government has marked the record "Active".

2. The Government will deem quotes non-responsive from vendors that do not have an active SAM at the time of quote submission or by date/time of solicitation closing.

3. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

4. Provide CAGE code: ____________________________

SUBMITTALS:

1. Submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Products, etc.) and Certifications/Licenses (10-hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Electrician's License, etc.) that are specified in the scope as required by this solicitation are not to be submitted with a quote. The awarded Contractor will be required to provide all submittals and certifications within the time stated in the solicitation and resultant contract. Failure to do so may result in termination.

CHEMICAL VEGETATION CONTROL SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

WEST THOMPSON LAKE

NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL

1. Scope:

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and permits to perform the chemical vegetation control services at the West Thompson Lake Project.

The West Thompson Lake treatment area includes three (3) different work areas for a total of approximately 25 acres. The areas require maintenance spraying and spot treatments of vegetation on rock slopes and dam structures as well as invasive species spraying along roadways and field edges.

Chemical Utilization Spray Reports shall be submitted upon completion of chemical herbicide application.

The Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the services required in the following Performance Work Statement.

Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager or their representative.

*Note: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work:

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter)

First Aid/CPR Certifications

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and/or products to be used on-site.

Documentation of at least 3 years' experience with chemical herbicide treatments.

Applicable licenses and permits

2. Location:

The required services shall be performed at the West Thompson Lake Project located in the town of Thompson, Connecticut. The West Thompson Lake Project Office is located at 449 Reardon Road in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut.

3. Site Visit:

Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Mariah Deyo (508-838-4163) or Mariah.E.Deyo@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule:

a. The period of performance shall be from Contract Award through October 1, 2026.

b. Treatment shall be completed between 1 June and 31 July 2026. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC.

c. Awarded Contractor is to achieve a 90% kill rate at 30 days after the treatment. If this requirement is met, no additional spraying is required. If this requirement is not met, the Contractor shall spray areas where the 90% kill rate was not achieved. Outside of these requirements, the Contractor is only required to treat the area with one application.

d. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

e. All pre-work safety and product submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of contract award. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals/resubmittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals.

5. Safety Requirements

a. General: All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil /Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the TPOC upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines.

The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated employee with collateral duty safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must possess training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Prime Contractor's SOH program.

Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency.

Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Performance Work Statement, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the TPOC in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within seven (7) days of an incident: https://www.publications.usace.

army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the TPOC by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Flooding:

The West Thompson Lake Project is primarily a flood risk management project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters.

When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

7. Pre-Work Conference:

Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a pre-work conference. The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the TPOC to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government's administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the pre-work conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this pre-work conference:

Authority of The TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors

Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

Mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis

Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282)

Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

Invoice and Payment

8. Permits:

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

9. Security:

The Contractor will comply with all established security policies of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor's ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

For the duration of the contract, the Contractor will be provided one (1) key to provide access to gates at areas being serviced. This key is to be used only for contract purposes. This key will not be utilized to provide access for any individuals not performing contract specific work. During the contract period, the Contractor is assumed responsible for the key. At the end of the service period, the key must be returned to the TPOC.

10. Payment:

All herbicide spraying shall be completed by the Contractor and inspected by the TPOC. Contractor shall be responsible for the correction of all deficiencies at no additional cost to the Government prior to acceptance and payment of contract. The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice at the completion of the contract, identifying the contract number, stating the services completed, identified by item number and quantity. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request multiple payments. Payment shall be made for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

Final Payment may be held until the Contractor has returned all issued keys to the TPOC at the completion of work. All keys are required to be physically handed to the TPOC, or if mailed, the Contractor assumes all responsibility for loss (which may include the cost of rekeying the applicable project).

The invoices will be delivered to:

West Thompson Lake

ATTN: Mariah Deyo

449 Reardon Road

North Grosvenordale, CT 06255

Email: Mariah.E.Deyo@usace.army.mil

II. Technical

Part 1 General:

1. Summary:

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, permits, and transportation necessary to perform chemical vegetation control services at one location with 3 work areas around the West Thompson Lake Project, totaling approximately 25 acres. This work shall be performed on the rip-rap stone channel protection and dam structure to remove all vegetative growth, including but not limited to woody vegetation, invasive plant species, noxious weeds, and/or grasses. Additionally, work shall be performed alongside roadways and areas of isolated invasive plant species colonies.

Services include chemically treating these areas with State of Connecticut approved chemicals using State of Connecticut approved application methods. Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein. Vehicle access is generally available from various service roads granting access to the upper and lower areas along the embankments.

2. Submittals:

Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal /resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted within 21 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter)

First Aid/CPR Certifications

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and/or products to be used on-site

Documentation of at least 3 years' experience with chemical herbicide treatments

Applicable licenses and permits

b. Other Submittals: The documents identified below must be submitted at the completion of the contract work:

Chemical Application Documentation (pesticide application record): A detailed application log shall include weather conditions during and after application, products/rates/quantities utilized, and confirmation of areas and dates of treatment. The application log shall be furnished to the TPOC upon completion of the chemical herbicide application. The chemicals and areas treated for invasive species will be tracked separately.

3. Other Contracts:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another Contractor or by Government employees.

4. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules:

Contractor must provide sufficient personnel, equipment, and materials to accomplish the services stated in the contract. Contractor will coordinate a work schedule for each service and approximate times for beginning and ending each required service listed with the TPOC. Any proposed changes to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated, and approved by the TPOC in advance of actual schedule changes.

5. Clean Up and Waste Disposal:

Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

6. Environmental Protection:

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/cleaned on a daily basis when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government.

Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

7. Personal Protective Equipment:

It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

8. Government Resources:

The Government shall provide the Contractor with a gate key or combinations to gates to access all necessary locations for the duration of this contract. The key must be returned to the Government at the completion of the contract. There is no restroom available at the contract sites, and there is no access to potable or non-potable water at the contract sites. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

9. Damage to Government and Private Property:

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor's operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

10. Contractor's Qualifications

a. Experience

The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate at least 3 years' experience with chemical herbicide treatments.

b. License and/or Certifications:

All work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel.

The Contractor shall have the appropriate current license issued by the State of Connecticut for the work required and shall obtain and comply with any other necessary licenses or permits prior to beginning any work.

The Contractor shall provide documentation of the appropriate licenses and certifications to the TPOC.

11. Contractor's Personnel:

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government property. At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor's employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all federal, state, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

12. Quality Assurance:

Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

13. Inspections:

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor's organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The TPOC may inspect required equipment and supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the TPOC. No such removal will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor's service performance and make deductions accordingly for work not corrected with the time permitted.

14. Receiving and Storing Materials:

The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

15. Omissions:

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

Part 2 Equipment:

a. Condition of Equipment: All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards.

b. Type of Equipment

i. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate equipment and tools of the trade to execute the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

ii. Type of equipment for this work may include, but not be limited to:

Sprayers, foggers, and augers.

Chemical tanks, pumps, and mixing supplies.

Vehicles and all-terrain equipment.

Other equipment related to chemical vegetation treatment as determined by the service requirements of this performance work statement.

NOTE:

No heavy equipment or machinery will be allowed to drive across the rip-rap slope of the dam or dike unless approved in writing by the TPOC.

The work outlined in this performance work statement may consist of treatment areas that DO NOT allow access for full-sized vehicles and treatment equipment. The treatment areas are typically steep rock armored slopes that may not be accessible by normal vehicles or all-terrain vehicles.

c. Equipment Storage - No Government space or facilities shall be provided under this contract.

Part 3 Materials and Supplies:

1. Provided by Government:

a. Gate keys to access service areas

2. Provided by Contractor:

a. All herbicides and/or chemicals for the chemical vegetation control required in this contract

All chemicals are to be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and in accordance with state requirements. All applications will be in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and any USACE policies in a manner that protects human safety and the environment.

The Contractor shall use the most effective herbicide for each target species.

b. The Contractor shall submit one copy of the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet for each chemical proposed for use on Government property to the TPOC for acceptance prior to application.

Part 4 Service Requirements:

1. Chemical Vegetation Control:

a. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, permits, and materials to perform chemical vegetation control services to control all vegetation, including but not limited to woody plants, invasive plant species, noxious weeds, and/or grasses in the locations stated in this Performance Work Statement and on the attached maps.

b. The Contractor shall post all project areas one week prior to spraying of any chemicals and shall remain for one week after spraying is completed.

Signs shall be at least 8 1/2" x 11", weather resistant, with contrasting colors, and posted at all public entrances and other points of access. Required posting language shall be coordinated with the TPOC. See attached maps for specific posting locations.

c. The Contractor shall chemically treat the specified areas with state approved chemicals using state approved application methods.

d. While applying chemicals, the Contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the protection of all persons, property, water resources, and natural resources, and will be held liable for any damages resulting from careless application of chemicals.

e. While applying chemicals, the Contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the protection of persons, property, water resources, and natural resources, and will be held liable for any damages resulting from careless application of chemicals. Water shall not be drawn from any body of water for mixing the chemical(s) used for application.

f. No aerial applications shall be permitted.

g. Chemicals should not be applied during the following periods unless following the manufacturer's guidelines and in accordance with the state permit and approval from the TPOC:

i. Twelve (12) hours before rain is predicted to occur.

ii. During any rain showers or rainstorms.

iii. During a twelve (12) hour period following a rainstorm.

iv. When wind velocity exceeds five (5) miles per hour.

v. On Saturdays, Sundays, or Government holidays.

h. After 30 calendar days following the completion of the herbicide application, the TPOC shall inspect the treated areas. Awarded Contractor is to achieve a 90% kill rate at 45 days after the treatment. If this requirement is met, no additional spraying is required. If this requirement is not met the Contractor shall spray areas where the 90% kill rate was not achieved. Outside of these requirements, the Contractor is only required to treat the area with one application.

i. The Contractor shall inform the TPOC when each of the service areas has been treated and considered to be "completed" by the Contractor so the 30-day timeline can begin for that service area.

2. Chemical Utilization Report:

a. At minimum, the spray report shall include:

i. Hours worked by location

ii. Chemicals used by location

iii. Amount of each chemical applied by location and acres

iv. Target vegetation being treated

Part 5 Treatment Locations:

1. Summary

Project areas shall include but are not limited to dams, dikes, spillways, roadways, and fields. The herbicide application shall remove all undesirable vegetive growth by chemically treating these areas with State approved chemicals using State approval application methods.

2. Access

The chemical vegetation control in the dikes, drainage channels, and dam slopes will generally consist of treatment areas that DO NOT allow access for full sized vehicles or all terrain vehicles. Some areas must be accessed on foot, specifically the middle region of the dam slopes. The dam slopes are approximately 70 feet high.

The majority of the areas adjacent to the dikes, drainage channels, dam slopes, and field edges are accessible by full-sized vehicles or all-terrain vehicles.

3. Treatment Locations

The West Thompson Lake treatment area includes three (3) different work areas for a total of approximately 25 acres. The areas require maintenance spraying and spot treatments of vegetation on rock slopes and dam structures as well as invasive species spraying along roadways and field edges.

a. West Thompson Dam

Contractor shall apply a chemical treatment to all vegetation growing on the West Thompson Dam rip rap, foundations, paved areas, inlet, and spillway structures. Treatment will include the entire length and height of the dam, from the dam crest to the toe where is meets either the ground or the water surface. The dam is approximately 70 feet tall and 0.5 mile long. The total area is approximately 20 acres.

b. East Side Area

i. Reardon Road Dike

a. Contractor shall apply a chemical treatment to all vegetation growing on the Reardon Road Dike rip rap. Treatment will include the entire length and height of the south side of the dike system. The total area is approximately 0.35 acre.

ii. Field Edges

a. Contractor shall apply a chemical treatment to spot treat invasive vegetation including Japanese knotweed, garlic mustard, winged euonymus, and Asiatic bittersweet within the designated areas along the East Side fields. The total area is approximately 2 acres.

c. West Side Area

Contractor shall apply a chemical treatment to spot treat invasive vegetation including Japanese knotweed, garlic mustard, winged euonymus, and Asiatic bittersweet within the designated areas on the West Side of West Thompson Lake, specifically spot treatment along both sides of Old Ravenelle Road. The total area is approximately 3 acres.

Part 6 Signage Locations:

West Thompson Lake is open to the public year-round. Prior to any treatment, the Contractor is responsible for creating and posting signs adjacent to treatment areas. Signage must be highly visible to inform the public of treatment occurrents and information. Locations are depicted on attached maps.

Attachments: Please refer to the attachments included with this solicitation for additional information.

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

Product Service Code: S208

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 31 Oct 2026

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 31 Oct 2026

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961101 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

PROJECT MANAGER, W THOMPSON LAKE

NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT 06255

UNITED STATES

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Nov 2020

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Jan 2025)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or Affiliates a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)-

(1) Set aside exclusively for a small business concern identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted multiple-award contract, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business under a multiple-award contract that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the multiple-award contract);

(2) Issued under a multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a HUBZone small business concern under a multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of the multiple-award contract that is partially set aside for small businesses); and

(4) When the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract, including for an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405-5(b) and 19.301-2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by of this clause paragraphs (b) and (c) by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number 561730

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(2) [ .] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause it is, is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in .13 CFR 124.1001

(3) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

it is, is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(6) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

it is, is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [ ] The Contractor Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.

represents that it is, is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) . The Contractor represents that it is, Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(9) [ ] The Contractor represents Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

that-

(i) It is, is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone…