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W912WJ26QA027 19 DEC 2025

JENNIFER SAMELA

978-318-8324

07 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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Spillway Vegetation Cutting and Herbicide Treatment, Surry Mountain Lake, Surry, NH

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Surry Mountain Lake Spillway Vegetation Cutting, Treatment, and Removal

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to cut, chemically treat, and remove vegetation from the spillway at Surry Mountain Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE

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: NA

b. Previous contract awarded amount: NA

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.

SPILLWAY VEGETATION CUTTING AND HERBICIDE TREATMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

SURRY MOUNTAIN DAM

SURRY, NH

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to cut and chemically treat approximately two (2) acres of vegetation greater than one

(1) inch in diameter along the Surry Mountain Dam ledge walls, and spillway floor. Woody stems less than one (1) inch in diameter do not require cutting but do require herbicide treatment. Evergreen vegetation shall be cut but do not require herbicide treatment. All vegetation debris greater than one (1) inch in diameter shall be disposed of by Contractor in accordance with local, state, and federal law. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

2. Location-

a. Surry Mountain Dam, 108 Surry Dam Road, Surry, NH 03431

3. Site Visit- Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC is Civil Engineering Technician, Scott Bockus at 978- 318-8468 or Scott.S.Bockus@usace.army.mil

4. Schedule- The period of performance shall be from Contract Award through 31 OCT 2026. The initial cutting and herbicide treatment shall be completed between 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date and will provide a minimum of seven (7) days' notice prior to the start of work. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Pre-work Conference shall be completed within fourteen (14) days of contract award.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of contract award. The Government reserves up to fourteen (14) days for review and acceptance on each submittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within fourteen (14) days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

5. Safety Requirements-

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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 Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.

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Level 3 SSHOs must have 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 Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, 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. Specific Safety - Fall Protection and Prevention - (If Applicable)

a. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and/or using fall protection equipment. Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21.

b. A Competent Person (CP) shall always be onsite while work requiring fall protection equipment is being performed. The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-3.c. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

i. CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of withstanding 5000 lbs. of force. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a Qualified Person or engineer with related experience.

d. Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Requirements: All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system.

c. Minimum Plan Requirements: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted for acceptance by the TPOC prior to any work requiring fall protection equipment. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-7.

7. Specific Safety - Rope Access Work - required only if rope access is used

a. General: All rope access activities are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 23. Rope access work is defined as a variety of advanced access techniques where ropes and specialized equipment are used as the primary method for providing access and support to workers in their jobs at high or hard-to-reach places.

b. Rope Access Personnel: All employees conducting rope access work must be physically and medically qualified for performing the duties to which they are assigned, be at least 18 years of age and fulfill the responsibilities outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 23-4. Rope Access Training shall be consistent with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 23-3 and the following guidance:

i. Rope Access Supervisor/Qualified Person (QP): At a minimum, must meet and possess documentation of certification/training requirements for a Rope Access Supervisor/QP (for example, "Advanced") according to current industry standards (ANSI Z459.1, ISO 22846-2, or ASTM E2505) for rope access.

ii. Rope Access Lead Technician/Competent Person (CP): At a minimum, must meet and possess documentation of certification/training requirements for a Rope Access Lead Technician/Competent Person (for example, "Intermediate") according to current industry standards (ANSI Z459.1, ISO 22846-2, or ASTM E2505) for rope access.

iii. Rope Access Technician/Authorized Person: At a minimum, must meet and possess documentation of certification/training requirements of a Rope Access Technician/Authorized Technician (for example, "Basic" or "Level 1") according to current industry standards (ANSI Z459.1, ISO 22846-2, or ASTM E2505) for rope access.

c. Rope Access Teams: Must consist of a minimum of two Rope Access Technicians with one of them being a certified as a Rope Access Supervisor /QP or a Rope Access Lead Technician/CP.

i. The onsite Rope Access Supervisor/QP or Lead Technician/CP must be present and directly supervise all rope access activities. This individual is limited to overseeing a maximum of six Rope Access Technicians at one time.

d. Rope Access Minimum Plan Requirements: A Rope Access Work Plan is required to be submitted for acceptance in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 23-7.

i. The Rope Access Work Plan must be developed by a Rope Access Supervisor/QP and a copy must be maintained onsite, remaining accessible to all affected persons.

8. Specific Safety - Crane/Load Handling Equipment (LHE) - required only if a crane or LHE is used

a. General: All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

b. Operator Requirements: Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE.

Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.

i. Certification: Crane operators must be trained, tested, and certified by a nationally accredited testing organization. The training must address applicable ASME B30 requirements and include a successful completion of written and practical/operational examinations.

ii. Physical Qualifications/Examination: Class I operators must receive a physical exam, at a minimum of every three years, meeting the requirements of the ASME B30.5.

iii. Designation: The employer is responsible for designating operators and verifying all their required documents are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

c. Signal Person Requirements: Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.i.

d. Qualified Rigger Requirements: Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

e. Minimum Plan Requirements: A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the TPOC prior to any lifting operations. Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-7.

i. ENG Form 6203, Crane Standard Lift Plan (SLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6203_Crane%20Standard%20Lift%20Plan_2024%2009%2013%20-%20Final.pdf

ii. ENG Form 6213, Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan (CLP): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76 /Eng_Form_6213_Load%20Handling%20Equipment%20Crane%20Operation%20Critical%20Lift%20Plan%202024%20Aug%20-%20FINAL.pdf

f. Operational Testing: When a crane or hoisting equipment is brought to a USACE project, a QP must conduct operational tests, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-8.s, the applicable ANSI/ASME standard, and the manufacturer's instructions.

g. Mandatory Form(s):

i. ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil /LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG1yU%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

9. Contractor's Personnel -

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm's employees strictly comply with the 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 employee/employees.

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. 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, is incompetent, 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.

10. 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:

i. Authority of the TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

(Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor's Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment

11. 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.

12. Security - The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Surry Mountain Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hour notice of any such closure.

13. Flooding - Surry Mountain Dam is a flood control project, and portions of the work area outlined in this contract is subject to becoming inundated during periods of excessive rainfall. If such an event should occur, in-progress work shall immediately cease, and all equipment, materials, and personnel will be vacated from the area within twenty-four (24) hour notice by the TPOC. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

14. Payment -After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. 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 thirty

(30) days the Contractor may request multiple payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

480 Branch Road

Keene, NH 03431

Or emailed to Scott.S.Bockus@usace.army.mil & christie.l.baker@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to cut and chemically treat approximately two (2) acres of vegetation greater than one (1) inch in diameter along the Surry Mountain Dam ledge walls, and spillway floor. Woody stems less than one (1) inch in diameter do not require cutting but do require herbicide treatment. Evergreen vegetation shall be cut but do not require herbicide treatment. All vegetation debris greater than one (1) inch in diameter shall be disposed of by Contractor in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

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 fourteen (14) 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 acceptable form within fourteen (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 accepted by the Government.

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

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analyses (ENG Form 6202)

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

iv. CPR & First Aid Certification

v. Fall Prevention and Protection Plan - If applicable

vi. Rope Access Plan- If applicable

vii. Lift Plan- If applicable

viii. NH Pesticide Applicator's License

ix. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - for all operators of vehicle requiring a CDL

x. Notification of Work - will provide a minimum of seven (7) days' notice prior to the start of field work after all submittals are accepted by the Government.

xi. Public Notice Posting - Seven (7) days' Prior to spraying

xii. Spill Prevention Plan

xiii. Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, including quantities to be used.

b. Post-work: By the completion of work and before final payment.

i. Chemical Utilization Report - The Contractor shall submit a report on chemicals used and application rates and/or total quantity applied.

3. Definitions -

a. Chemical Treatments:

i. Chemical Utilization Report: At a minimum, the utilization report shall include the following information:

1) Hours worked by location

2) Chemicals used by location

3) Amount of each chemical applied by location and acres treated.

ii. Cut Stump Method: Cut stem (or cut surface) treatments involve cutting stems and applying concentrated herbicides directly to the exposed stem surface. The Contractor will be responsible for cutting the vegetation as close to the ground as possible.

iii. Spot & Foliar Spray Treatment Method: Spot treatment is a spray technique used to treat individual plants. These applications involve spraying the leaves of target species with a low concentration of herbicide in accordance with label instructions. Foliar treatments should be done during the active growing season, after full leaf expansion in the spring and before fall colors are visible.

iv. Basal Bark Treatment: Basal bark treatments involve the spraying or painting of woody stems with concentrated herbicides mixed with oil so that the chemical penetrates the outer bark. No cutting is required.

b. Work Plan: The Contractor shall submit a written work plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work and provide the required environmental and worker protections. The plan shall also include a list of all equipment that will be used during the duration of this contract.

4. Existing Conditions - Refer to the attached informational photos (1-4), Map 1- Locus Map, and Map 2 - Limit of Work. Load information for the Spillway Bridge:

a. Inventory: 28.1 Tons

b. Operating: 58 Tons

c. Bridge Length: 232 Ft

d. Bridge Width: 14.8 Ft

e. Length of Main Span: 93.5 Ft

5. Public Notice Posting - The Contractor shall post all project areas seven (7) days prior to application of any chemicals and shall remain for seven

(7) days after application 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. A maximum of (5) five signs shall be required. Required posting language shall be coordinated with the TPOC.

6. 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. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees.

7. Clean Up and Waste Disposal - The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The 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. All disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material, including burn debris if applicable, will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

8. 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. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least fifty feet (50') from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). While applying chemicals, the Contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the protection of all persons, property, water courses, and natural resources, and will be held liable for any damages resulting from careless application of chemicals. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

9. 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.

10. Government Resources - The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials and equipment to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

11. 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.

12. Quality Assurance - The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The 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. 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 protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. 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:

1. 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.

Note: All equipment must be operated within any manufacturer's operating instructions.

2. Type of Equipment-

a. The Contractor shall submit a list of equipment to be used for work in this contract. Specific equipment listed shall be described in associated work plan.

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

i. Hand or power tools such as saws, chainsaws, clippers, cutters, brushes, etc.

ii. Sprayers, foggers, and augers

iii. Chemical tanks, pumps and mixing supplies

iv. Crane, ropes, manlift or other hoisting equipment

v. Vehicles and all-terrain equipment

vi. Other equipment related to chemical vegetation treatment and vegetation removal and disposal as determined by the service requirements of this Performance Work Statement

3. Equipment Storage - The Government will provide a storage area and parking for Contractor personnel. The Contractor may store certain pieces of equipment during the duration of the debris removal activities. Any equipment storage must be coordinated and approved by the TPOC. The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service.

4. Mobilization, Demobilization, and Other Equipment Costs: The scope will include mobilization and demobilization, fuel surcharge and any permits to get the equipment to Surry Mountain Lake and the Contractor shall quote this accordingly.

Part 3 Materials and Supplies:

1. Provided by the Contractor:

a. All herbicides and/or chemicals for the Chemical Vegetation Control

i. All chemicals are to be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and in accordance with State of New Hampshire requirements.

ii. 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.

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.

c. A chemical utilization report shall be provided to the TPOC the actual amounts, chemical(s) used, and areas treated.

Part 4 Service Requirements:

1. Service Tasks:

a. General Chemical Vegetation Control:

i. 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.

ii. Excess mixed chemicals shall not be discarded on the property, and at no time shall equipment or materials that have had contact with chemicals be rinsed in a body of water.

iii. All chemicals shall be applied in accordance with the State of New Hampshire's Rule PES 500 "Restrictions on the Application of Pesticides by Commercial Applicators and Permittees".

iv. No aerial applications shall be permitted

v. All flagging tape shall be biodegradable

vi. 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:

1) Twelve (12) hours before rain is predicted to occur

2) During any showers or rainstorms

3) During a twelve (12) hour period following a rainstorm

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

5) On Saturdays, Sundays, or Government Holidays

vii. Thirty (30) calendar days after completion of the herbicide application, the TPOC shall inspect the treated areas. If the herbicide application has less than a 90% kill rate, then the Contractor will be required to re-treat the deficient areas within thirty (30) days, at no additional expense to the Government.

viii. 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 thirty (30) calendar days can begin for that service area.

b. Vegetation Cutting: All woody vegetation greater than one (1) inch in diameter shall be cut as low to the surface as possible, leaving the stump exposed for herbicide treatment.

c. Cut Stump Method: Excluding evergreen vegetation, concentrated herbicide shall be applied directly to the exposed stump surface of all cut vegetation. Basal bark or foliar spray application is acceptable for all vegetation less than one (1) inch in diameter that is not cut.

d. Vegetation Debris Removal: May be accomplished by burning or physically removing vegetation debris. No debris shall be allowed to enter the river.

i. Burning Debris:

1) Burning debris shall only occur on the spillway floor.

2) Ensure local fire department is aware of planned activities prior to burning.

3) All State and local requirements shall be adhered to during the planning, permitting and execution phases.

4) Any required burn permits shall be obtained in writing unless local/state authorities allow a verbal approval.

5) Fire suppression capabilities shall be maintained onsite until fire is completely extinguished.

6) Debris must be in piles no taller than five (5) feet and no longer than seventy-five (75) feet in length.

7) Piles must be located away from forested and other combustible materials.

8) Locate burn piles away from forested areas and other combustible materials, creating a minimum of fifty (50) foot perimeter buffer zone in all directions.

9) Before leaving burn site, all fires must be fully extinguished. Visually inspect ash piles, sifting through them with hand tools as needed to confirm no embers remain. If hot embers are still present, they must be doused with water or covered with snow until fully extinguished.

ii. Debris Removal

1) Remove all cut vegetation debris from the spillway and dispose of properly off site in accordance with local, state and federal law. No debris shall be allowed to enter the river.

NOTE: If there is other debris that is deemed to be potentially hazardous, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC so that it can properly be addressed without causing harm to persons or the environment.

Part 5 Service Locations:

The services for this contract are located at the following location:

a. Surry Mountain Dam: located at 108 Surry Dam Rd, Surry, NH 03431

1. ITEM NO 1 - Surry Mountain Dam Spillway Clearing

a. Service Requirement: See Informational Photos 1-4

i. Cut and chemically treat woody stems greater than one (1) inch in diameter.

ii. Chemically treat all woody vegetation less than one (1) inch in diameter.

iii. All evergreen vegetation shall be cut but not chemically treated.

iv. All vegetation debris greater than one (1) inch in diameter shall be disposed of by Contractor in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

b. Service Area: See Informational Maps 1 & 2

i. Spillway ledge walls and spillway floor

ii. Access to this area is via Surry Dam Road or Campground Road in Surry, NH.

c. Service Schedule:

i. Initial cutting and spraying shall be completed between 6/1/2026 and 8/15/2026 and any necessary follow-up treatments shall be completed by 10/31 /2026

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

Requirements Spillway Vegetation Cutting and Herbicide Treatment, Surry Mountain Lake, Surry, NH

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

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961406 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NEW ENGLAND DIST NAE-CO-UC-OB, SURRY MT LAKE SURRY DAM

RD

KEENE, NH 03431

UNITED STATES

CHRISTIE L BAKER, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: christie.l.baker@usace.army.mil

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…