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W912WJ26QA076 08 APR 2026

JENNIFER SAMELA

978-318-8324

21 APR 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

541990

USD 19,500,000.00

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0001 North Hartland Lake Hand Pulling Milfoil- 2 acres Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to hand pull two (2) acres of Eurasian watermilfoil at North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0002 North Springfield Lake, Stoughton Pond, Hand Pulling Milfoil- 1 acre Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to hand pull one (1) acre of Eurasian watermilfoil at North Springfield Lake, Stoughton Pon, Perkinsville, VT in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

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[Option 1] North Springfield Lake, Stoughton Pond, Hand Pulling Milfoil- 1 acre Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to hand pull one (1) acre of Eurasian watermilfoil at North Springfield Lake, Stoughton Pon, Perkinsville, VT in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

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1 Job

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[Option 2] North Hartland Lake Hand Pulling Milfoil- 1 acre Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment

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W912WJ26QA076

0004 necessary to hand pull one (1) acre of Eurasian watermilfoil at North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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[Option 3] North Hartland Lake Hand Pulling Milfoil- 1 acre Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to hand pull one (1) acre of Eurasian watermilfoil at North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

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INTERESTED VENDORS SHALL REVIEW THE "ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1" AND "ADDENDUM

TO EVALUATION" FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. VENDORS ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR QUOTE SUBMISSION MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS.

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NON-RESPONSIVE AND REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

HAND-PULLING EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH HARTLAND & NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKES

HARTLAND, HARTFORD, AND WEATHERSFIELD VERMONT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary for hand-pulling Eurasian watermilfoil at North Hartland Lake and at Stoughton Pond, North Springfield Lake project. No snorkeling or SCUBA diving will be permitted. The Government may choose to exercise additional options for hand-pulling. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement and schedule.

2. Location -

a. The North Hartland Lake Project Office is located at 112 Clay Hill Road, North Hartland, Vermont. The work site is North Hartland Lake on the Ottauquechee River from the dam to approximately two (2) miles upstream from the dam.

b. The North Springfield Lake Project Office is located at 98 Reservoir Rd, Springfield, Vermont.

The work site is Stoughton Pond located at 678 Stoughton Pond Rd, Perkinsville, VT 05151.

3. Site Visit - Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for North Hartland Lake is Heather Morse, at 802-295-2855 or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil; the TPOC for North Springfield Lake is Jason Farnsworth, at 802-886-2775 or Jason.

Farnsworth@usace.army.mil.

Interested vendors should attend a site visit to confirm understanding of the scope, inspect existing conditions, and familiarize themselves with the site(s) prior to submitting a quote. No extra payment will be allowed for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with site conditions and requirements.

4. Schedule - The period of performance shall be from contract award through October 31, 2026.

Hand pulling shall be performed from July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026. North 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 field work. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 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.

All field work shall be completed within two (2) weeks of the start of milfoil removal.

Line Item #

Description Quantity Type

1 North Hartland Lake Hand-pulling Eurasian watermilfoil (2 Acres)

1 Base Contract

2 Stoughton Pond Hand-pulling Eurasian watermilfoil (1 Acres)

1 Base Contract

3 Stoughton Pond Hand-pulling Eurasian watermilfoil (1 Acre)

1 Option 1

4 North Hartland Lake Hand-pulling Eurasian watermilfoil (1 Acre)

1 Option 2

5 North Hartland Lake Hand-pulling Eurasian watermilfoil (1 Acre)

1 Option 3

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.b.

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. 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.

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:

i. Authority of the TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Contractor's Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures

viii. 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 at each location. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect 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.

10. Flooding - North Hartland and North Springfield Lakes are flood control projects, and 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.

11. Payment - The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, labor hours, quantities, 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. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price. Final payment is contingent upon return of U.S. Government keys. Keys are required to be physically handed to the TPOC. The Contractor assumes all responsibility for loss (which may include the cost of rekeying the applicable project).

All invoices may be submitted to:

a. North Hartland Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

PO Box 55

North Hartland, VT 05052

Or emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

b. North Springfield Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

98 Reservoir Road

Springfield, VT 05156

Or emailed to Jason.Farnsworth@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary for hand-pulling Eurasian watermilfoil at North Hartland Lake in Hartland and Hartford, Vermont and at Stoughton Pond in Weathersfield, Vermont.

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 Submittals: 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 6206)

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

iv. CPR & First Aid Certification

v. Boat Operating Certifications U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators, or equivalent. (if applicable)

vi. Notification of Work - will provide a minimum of seven (7) days' notice prior to the start of field work

vii. Proof of similar work experience

viii. Safety Data Sheets

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

4. 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 will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

5. 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. No burning is permissible. 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 (50) feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). The 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.

6. 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.

7. Government Resources - The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials and equipment to complete the project including their own means of communication (telephone). The Contractor may use the existing restroom facilities at the North Hartland Lake Recreation area and Stoughton Pond Recreation area if they are open. Restrooms are usually open from May 23- September 7, 2026.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

2. Type of Equipment-

a. Watercraft: The Contractor shall provide watercraft (kayaks, canoes, or motorized vessel) for hand-pullers along with the appropriate equipment to transport harvested plants to an approved disposal site.

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 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 North Hartland Lake and North Springfield Lake. These costs shall be included in the Contractor's quote and not listed separately.

Part 3 Service Requirements:

1. General: Base and Option Tasks:

Employ a crew of hand-pullers capable of harvesting Eurasian watermilfoil in the designated areas, base and option areas totaling approximately six (6) acres. A crew is three (3) people and equipment (motorboat, kayak, canoe, truck for disposal, etc.). All harvested plants are to be transported to and disposed of at an offsite location.

Should additional options be awarded, they shall be performed in conjunction with the base Task.

Each location shall be completed in a single mobilization. The Government may exercise some or all the options at the time of award. All options shall have the same period of performance as the base task. See attached maps and tables for milfoil density.

2. Hand-pulling: The Contractor shall provide a crew or crews to remove Eurasian watermilfoil in designated target areas (see Maps). All crew members shall be trained in recognizing Eurasian watermilfoil and shall not disturb native plant species. Care shall be given to collect all plant parts to prevent further spread. It is assumed that water depth shall be less than or equal to four (< 4) feet deep. All harvested plants are to be transported to and disposed of at an offsite location.

Harvested plants may be placed in temporary storage receptacle on site subject to the approval of the TPOC.

Part 4 Service Locations:

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

a. North Hartland Lake: located at 112 Clay Hill Rd, North Hartland VT, 05052

b. North Springfield Lake: located at 678 Stoughton Pond Rd, Perkinsville, VT

1. ITEM NO. 1 - North Hartland Lake Upstream of the Dam

a. Service Requirement: Watermilfoil removal

b. Service Area: Two (2) acres - See Informational Map 3

i. North Hartland Lake on the Ottauquechee River from the dam to approximately two (2) miles upstream from the dam.

ii. The target locations are the swimming area, along the shorelines and by the intake structure.

c. Service Schedule:

i. July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

2. ITEM NO. 2 - North Springfield Lake Stoughton Pond

a. Service Requirement: Watermilfoil removal

b. Service Area: One (1) acre - See Informational Map 4

i. Stoughton Pond.

ii. The target area encompasses the swimming area and boat launch area.

c. Service Schedule:

i. July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

3. OPTION ITEM NO. 1 - North Springfield Lake Stoughton Pond

a. Service Requirement: Watermilfoil removal

b. Service Area: One (1) acre - See Informational Map 4

i. Stoughton Pond.

ii. The target area encompasses the swimming area and boat launch area.

c. Service Schedule:

i. July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

4. OPTION ITEM NO. 2 - North Hartland Lake Upstream of the Dam

a. Service Requirement: Watermilfoil removal

b. Service Area: One (1) acre - See Informational Map 3

i. North Hartland Lake on the Ottauquechee River from the dam to approximately two (2) miles upstream from the dam.

ii. The target locations are the swimming area, along the shorelines and by the intake structure.

c. Service Schedule:

i. July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

5. OPTION ITEM NO. 3 - North Hartland Lake Upstream of the Dam

a. Service Requirement: Watermilfoil removal

b. Service Area: One (1) acre - See Informational Map 3

i. North Hartland Lake on the Ottauquechee River

ii. To be designated by the TPOC.

c. Service Schedule:

i. July 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

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

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Requirements Hand-Pulling Eurasian Watermilfoil, North Hartland Lake, North Hartland, VT and North Springfield Lake, Springfield, VT

Product Service Code : F099 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 541990

Product Service Code : F099

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 31 Oct 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961602 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

PROJECT MANAGER N HARTLAND LAKE, NORTH HARTLAND VT 05052 NORTH

HARTLAND, VT 05052 UNITED STATES

0002 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 31 Oct 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961612 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKE, 98 RESERVOIR ROAD SPRINGFIELD, VT 05156-

2210 UNITED STATES

Option Line Item

Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 31 Oct 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961612 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKE, 98 RESERVOIR ROAD SPRINGFIELD, VT 05156-

2210 UNITED STATES

Option Line Item

Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 31 Oct 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961602 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

PROJECT MANAGER N HARTLAND LAKE, NORTH HARTLAND VT 05052 NORTH

HARTLAND, VT 05052 UNITED STATES

Option Line Item

Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 31 Oct 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961602 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

PROJECT MANAGER N HARTLAND LAKE, NORTH HARTLAND VT 05052 NORTH

HARTLAND, VT 05052 UNITED STATES

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to 2011-09

Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2024-05

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

2023-11

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.

2022-04

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial 2023-11

Products or Commercial Services.

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(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 (c) of this clause.

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or Affiliates indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or 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 a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that 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 (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) 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) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause 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, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) 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 (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) 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 .541990 W912WJ26PXXXX

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

(3) . The Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program 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: __.]

(4) . The Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture 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) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the . The Contractor represents that it is, is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible SDVOSB Program 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:

(6) [ HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. Complete only if the offeror is ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It is, is not a HUBZone small business concern.

a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c).

[ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint ____ venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [ Contractor to sign and date and insert ____ authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.

5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits (End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC ____ Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____ Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code ____ Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2023-01

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12

252.244-7999 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. (DEVIATION 2026- O0015)

2026-02 Deviation 2026- O0015

2026-01

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity- Separately Priced Line Item.

1989-03

Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989)

The…