Solicitation W912WJ26QA045.pdf

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Vegetation Control Services, Otter Brook Lake and Surry Mountain Lake, Instrument Name:

Keene and Surry, NH

W912WJ26QA045

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

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0001 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide chemical treatment to terrestrial invasive plants and poison ivy on approximately fifty-three (53) acres at Otter Brook Lake, Keene, NH in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Period of Performance for CLIN 0001 services shall be from 01 June 2026 to 15 August 2026.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0002 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide chemical treatment to terrestrial invasive plants and poison ivy on approximately fifty-three (53) acres at Surry Mountain Lake, Surry, NH in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Period of Performance for CLIN 0002 services shall be from 01 June 2026 to 15 August 2026.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

[Option Task 1] Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide chemical and mechanical treatment to terrestrial invasive plants and poison ivy on approximately forty-nine (49) acres at Otter Brook Lake, Keene, NH in accordance with the Performance Work

1 Job

Statement. Period of Performance for CLIN 0003 services shall be from 01 June 2026 to 15 August 2026.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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[Option Task 2] Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide chemical and mechanical treatment to Japanese Knotweed on approximately eleven (11) acres at Otter Brook Lake, Keene, NH in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Period of Performance for CLIN 0004 shall be from 01 June 2026 to 15 August 2026 with hand cutting performed between 01 June 2026 to 15 June 2026.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

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[Option Task 3] Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide chemical treatment to terrestrial invasive plants and poison ivy on approximately forty-five (45) acres at Surry Mountain Lake, Surry, NH in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Period of Performance for CLIN 0005 services shall be from 01 June 2026 to 15 August 2026.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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[Option Task 4] Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide chemical and mechanical treatment to Japanese Knotweed on approximately twelve (12) acres at Surry Mountain Lake, Surry, NH in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Period of Performance for CLIN 0006 shall be from 01 June 2026 to 15 August 2026

1 Job with hand cutting performed between 01 June 2026 to 15 June 2026.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Continuation of Description

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT:

VEGETATION CONTROL SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

OTTER BROOK AND SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKES

KEENE & SURRY, NH

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform vegetation control services on approximately one hundred six (106) acres within the Otter Brook Lake and Surry Mountain Lake flood control project areas. The Government may choose to exercise option tasks that include additional vegetation control services on an additional one hundred seventeen (117) acres. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

1. Location -

a. Otter Brook Lake Project Office is located at 480 Branch Road, Keene, New Hampshire

b. Surry Mountain Lake Project Office is located at 108 Surry Dam Road, Surry, New Hampshire

2. Site Visit - Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Park Ranger, James Chevalier 603-801-9104 or james.m.chevalier@usace.

army.mil. Interested vendors should conduct 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.

3. Schedule - The period of performance shall be from contract award through 31 October 2026. The initial treatment shall be completed between 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026.

Work shall be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. No work shall be performed on weekends or Government holidays.

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.

4. Safety Requirements-

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE% 2015March2024.pdf

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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

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

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

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

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

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

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

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

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

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated 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.

5. 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, who 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.

6. 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

(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. Spill response plan for petroleum, oils and lubricants and other hazardous materials.

ix. Invoice and payment.

7. 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.

8. Security - The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Otter Brook and Surry Mountain Lakes. 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.

For the duration of the contract, the Contractor will be provided one (1) key/combination to provide access to service areas. This key is to be used only for contract purposes. This key will not be utilized to provide access for any individuals not performing contract specific work.

During the contract period, the Contractor is assumed responsible for the key. At the end of the service period, the key must be returned the TPOC. Final payment is contingent upon return of the gate key/combination.

9. Flooding - Otter Brook and Surry Mountain Lakes are flood control projects, and the work outlined in this contract may be subject to inundation 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) hours notice by the TPOC. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

10. Payment - The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice at the completion of services. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, 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. The Contractor shall only be paid for work fully completed. If a partial service is rendered, payment will be adjusted according to percent of area completed. Partial service is defined as completing anything other than all tasks for designated locations as identified in Part 5, Service Location(s), and Task Requirements.

Payment shall be made 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 mailed to

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Otter Brook Lake

480 Branch Road

Keene, NH 03431

Or emailed to james.m.chevalier@usace.army.mil and christie.l.baker@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform vegetation control services within the Otter Brook Lake and Surry Mountain Lake flood control project areas. Vegetation control shall consist of spot and foliar spraying, Cut-stump treatment and hand cutting methods to treat project areas that include, but is not limited to fields, field edges, wetlands, river edges, roadsides, parking lot edges and forested areas. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

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 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 activities.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

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

iv. Safety Data Sheets

v. First-Aid, CPR Certifications

vi. Qualifications: to include New Hampshire applicators license and three (3) years' documentation of professional experience performing chemical pesticide application.

vii. Spill response plan for petroleum, oils and lubricants and other hazardous materials.

viii. Pre application Posting

ix. New Hampshire Pesticide Application Permit

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

i. Chemical Utilization Report: For quantities of each chemical and/or product used on-site.

ii. List and location of any non-native invasive plant species not described in the 2019 non-native invasive infestation list.

4. 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.

5. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules - The TPOC shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract). The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated, and approved by the TPOC in advance of actual schedule changes.

6. 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. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

7. 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 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.

8. 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.

9. Government Resources -The Contractor shall supply their own means of communication (telephone). There is a restroom available at the contract site, but there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Inspections-

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

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

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

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

13. 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.

14. 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 provide the appropriate equipment and tools of the trade to execute the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

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. Vehicles and all-terrain equipment

v. Other equipment related to chemical vegetation treatment as determined by the service requirements of this Performance Work Statement.

NOTE: The work outlined in this Performance Work Statement may consist of treatment areas that DO NOT allow access for full-sized vehicles and treatment equipment.

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

Part 3 Materials and Supplies:

1. Provided by the Contractor:

a. All equipment, herbicides and/or chemicals for the chemical vegetation control shall meet the following requirements:

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:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the following scheduled tasks:

1. General Chemical Vegetation Control:

a. The Contractor shall have the knowledge to identify non-native invasive plant species and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) in New Hampshire.

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

c. The Contractor shall post all project areas one (1) week prior to spraying of any chemicals and shall remain for one (1) week after spraying is completed. Signs shall be at least eight and one half by eleven (8 1/2" X 11") inches, weather resistant, with contrasting colors, and posted at all public entrances and other points of access. A maximum of five (5) signs shall be required per location. Required posting language shall be coordinated with the TPOC. The Contractor shall chemically treat specified areas with State approved chemicals using State and manufacturer's approved application methods.

d. 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.

e. 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.

f. 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".

g. No aerial applications shall be permitted.

h. All flagging tape shall be biodegradable.

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

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

ii. During any showers or rainstorms.

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

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

v. On Saturdays, Sundays, or Government Holidays.

j. Thirty (30) calendar days after completion of the herbicide application, the TPOC shall inspect the treated areas. Contractor is to achieve ninety (90) percent kill rate at thirty (30) days after the treatment. If this requirement is met, no additional spraying is required. If this requirement is not met, then per the Performance Work Statement, the Contractor shall spray areas where the ninety (90) percent kill rate was not achieved. The Contractor will be required to retreat the deficient areas within thirty (30) days, at no additional expense to the Government. Outside of these requirements, the Contractor is only required to treat the area with one application.

k. 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.

l. If the Contractor encounters any non-native invasive plant species not described in the 2019 non-native invasive infestation list, the Contractor shall document the species, the location of the infestation and chemically spot treat the species.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

i. Hours worked by location.

ii. Chemicals used by location.

iii. Amount of each chemical applied by location and acres treated.

5. Hand Cutting and Chemical Treatment (Japanese Knotweed)

The Contractor will be responsible for cutting the vegetation as close to the ground as possible, resprouts shall be chemically treated using spot and foliar spray treatment methods six (6) weeks after initial cutting.

Part 5 Service Locations:

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

a. Otter Brook Lake Project Office is located at 480 Branch Road, Keene, New Hampshire

b. Surry Mountain Lake Project Office is located at 108 Surry Dam Road, Surry, New Hampshire

NOTE: Transportation and fuel costs to and from the project location shall be included in the quote amount for each location and service.

Part 6 Service Descriptions:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor materials and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks:

1. ITEM NO. 1 - Otter Brook Terrestrial Invasive Plant and Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Chemical Treatment (Excluding Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum))

a. Service Requirement: Chemically treat terrestrial non-native invasive plants and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).

i. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). Plant material with fruit present shall be bagged, removed offsite and disposed of properly. All other plant material may be left where cut.

ii. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), burning bush (Euonymus alatus), honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.*), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellate) and Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) plants that have a diameter that is equal to or greater than four inches (4"). Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on stumps that are less than four inches (4"). Cut plants do not need to be removed and may be left where cut.

iii. Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on all other non-native invasive species and poison ivy.

iv. Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) shall be omitted from treatment within this area.

b. Service Area:

i. Otter Brook Lake - fifty-three (53) acres. See Maps 1 & 2.

ii. Treatment area includes, but is not limited to fields, field edges, wetlands, roadsides, parking lot edges and forested areas.

iii. See Map 7 for approximate non-native invasive species infestation levels and species present from survey conducted in 2019.

iv. See Table 1 for Otter Brook Lake's 2019 non-native invasive infestation species present list.

v. See Table 2 for Otter Brook Lake's 2019 non-native invasive species infestation descriptions.

c. Service Schedule:

i. 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026.

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

2. ITEM NO. 2 Surry Mountain Terrestrial Invasive Plant and Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Chemical Treatment (Excluding Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum))

a. Service Requirement: Chemically treat terrestrial non-native invasive plants and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).

i. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). Plant material with fruit present shall be bagged, removed offsite and disposed of properly. All other plant material may be left where cut.

ii. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), burning bush (Euonymus alatus), honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.*), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellate) and Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) plants that have a diameter that is equal to or greater than four inches (4"). Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on stumps that are less than four inches (4"). Cut plants do not need to be removed and may be left where cut.

iii. Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on all other non-native invasive species and poison ivy.

iv. Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) shall be omitted from treatment within this area.

b. Service Area:

i. Surry Mountain Lake Dort Road and Natural Resource Management Area - fifty-three (53) acres. See Maps 4 & 5.

ii. Treatment area includes, but is not limited to fields, field edges, wetlands, roadsides, parking lot edges and forested areas.

iii. See Maps 10 & 11 for approximate non-native invasive species infestation levels and species present from survey conducted in 2019.

iv. See Table 3 for Surry Mountain Lake's 2019 non-native invasive infestation species present list.

v. See Table 4 for Surry Mountain Lake's 2019 non-native invasive species infestation descriptions.

c. Service Schedule:

i. 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026.

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

3. ITEM NO. 3 OPTION NO. 1 - Otter Brook Terrestrial Invasive Plant and Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Chemical Treatment (Excluding Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum))

a. Service Requirement: Chemically treat terrestrial non-native invasive plants and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).

i. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). Plant material with fruit present shall be bagged, removed offsite and disposed of properly. All other plant material may be left where cut.

ii. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), burning bush (Euonymus alatus), honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.*), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellate) and Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) plants that have a diameter that is equal to or greater than four inches (4"). Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on stumps that are less than four inches (4"). Cut plants do not need to be removed and may be left where cut.

iii. Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on all other non-native invasive species and poison ivy.

iv. Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) shall be omitted from treatment within this area.

b. Service Area:

i. Otter Brook Lake - forty-nine (49) acres. See Maps 1 & 3.

ii. Treatment area includes, but is not limited to fields, field edges, wetlands, roadsides, parking lot edges and forested areas.

iii. See Maps 6, 8 & 9 for approximate non-native invasive species infestation levels and species present from survey conducted in 2019.

iv. See Table 1 for Otter Brook Lake's 2019 non-native invasive infestation species present list.

v. See Table 2 for Otter Brook Lake's 2019 non-native invasive species infestation descriptions.

c. Service Schedule:

i. If option is not exercised at award, it will not be exercised as a task requirement.

ii. 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026.

iii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

4. ITEM NO 4 OPTION NO. 2 -Otter Brook Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) Hand Cutting and Chemical Treatment

i. Service Requirement: All Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) shall be cut between 1 June 2026 - 15 June 2026. Stalks shall be left on the ground and re-sprouts shall be chemically treated using spot and foliar spray treatment methods six (6) weeks after initial cutting.

b. Service Area:

i. Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area - eleven (11) acres. See Maps 1 & 3.

ii. Includes, but is not limited to wetlands, river edges, roadsides and parking lot edges.

iii. See Maps 6 & 9 for approximate Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) infestation levels and species present from survey conducted in 2019.

iv. See Table 1 for Otter Brook Lake's 2019 non-native invasive infestation species present list.

v. See Table 2 for Otter Brook Lake's 2019 non-native invasive species infestation descriptions.

c. Service Schedule:

i. 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026.

ii. If option is not exercised at award, it will not be exercised as a task requirement.

5. ITEM NO. 5 OPTION NO. 3 -Surry Mountain, Dort Road Terrestrial Invasive Plant and Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Chemical Treatment (Excluding Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum))

a. Service Requirement: Chemically treat approximately of terrestrial non-native invasive plants and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).

i. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus). Plant material with fruit present shall be bagged, removed offsite and disposed of properly.

ii. Cut-stump treatment method shall be performed for all glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), burning bush (Euonymus alatus), honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.*), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellate) and Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) plants that have a diameter that is equal to or greater than four inches (4"). Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on stumps that are less than four inches (4"). Cut plants do not need to be removed.

iii. Spot and foliar spray treatment methods shall be performed on all other non-native invasive species and poison ivy.

iv. Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) shall be omitted from treatment within this area.

b. Service Area:

i. Surry Mountain Lake Dort Road and Natural Resource Management Area- forty-five (45) acres. See Maps 4 & 5.

ii. Includes but is not limited to wetlands, river edges, roadsides and parking lot edges.

iii. See Maps 10 & 11 for approximate non-native invasive species infestation levels and species present from survey conducted in 2019.

iv. See Table 3 for Surry Mountain Lake's 2019 non-native invasive infestation species present list.

v. See Table 4 for Surry Mountain Lake's 2019 non-native invasive species infestation descriptions.

c. Service Schedule:

i. 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026.

ii. If option is not exercised at award, it will not be exercised as a task requirement.

6. ITEM NO. 6 OPTION NO. 4 -Surry Mountain Dort Road Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) Hand Cutting and Chemical Treatment

i. Service Requirement: All Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) shall be cut between 1 June 2026 - 15 June 2026. Stalks shall be left on the ground and re-sprouts shall be chemically treated using spot and foliar spray treatment methods six (6) weeks after initial cutting.

b. Service Area:

i. Surry Mountain Lake Dort Road Area - twelve (12) acres. See Maps 1 & 3.

ii. Includes but is not limited to wetlands, river edges, roadsides and parking lot edges.

iii. See Maps 10 & 11 for approximate Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) infestation levels and species present from survey conducted in 2019.

iv. See Table 3 for Surry Mountain Lake's 2019 non-native invasive infestation species present list.

v. See Table 4 for Surry Mountain Lake's 2019 non-native invasive species infestation descriptions.

c. Service Schedule:

i. 1 June 2026 and 15 August 2026

ii. If option is not exercised at award, it will not be exercised as a task requirement.

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Requirements Vegetation Control Services, Otter Brook Lake and Surry Mountain Lake, Keene and Surry, NH

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