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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been added to:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

QUESTION 1: Please clarify if the second site visit date is Wednesday, July 22, 2026, or Thursday, July 23, 2026?

RESPONSE 1: The second site visit date is Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM Eastern.

Please see section I.4. , of the revised Performance Work Statement. Site Visit

Continuation of Description

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

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.

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

REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

THE MANDATORY SOLICITATION SURVEY SHALL BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND

RETURNED WITH QUOTES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE AND REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

LITTLEVILLE LAKE AND KNIGHTVILLE DAM TREE REMOVAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KNIGHTVILLE DAM & LITTLEVILLE LAKE

HUNTINGTON, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (REVISED)

W912WJ26QA1350001

I. General:

1. Scope- Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the removal and disposal of approximately 335 trees and 20 stumps at the Knightville Dam Project, in Huntington Massachusetts and 230 trees at Littleville Lake Project in Huntington Massachusetts in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

2. Location - The Knightville Dam Project Office is located at 49 Knightville Dam Road, Huntington, MA 01050.

The Littleville Lake Dam Project Office is located at 32 Goss Hill Road, Huntington, MA 01050.

3. Technical Point of Contact - The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Park Ranger Colin Monkiewicz. Park Ranger Monkiewicz can be reached by phone at (978) 318-8278 or by email at: colin.j.monkiewicz@usace.army.mil.

4. Site Visit - The Technical Point of Contact for the project is Colin Monkiewicz who can be contacted at (978) 318-8278 or colin.j.monkiewicz@usace.army.mil.

Site Visit - Site visits are strongly recommended to gauge the full scope of work and provide an accurate quote. 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.

Site visits will be held on the specified dates and times listed below only:

a. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM Eastern

b. , July 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM EasternThursday Wednesday

Please Note - Site visits outside of these specific dates and times are not permitted unless additional site visit dates/times are publicized in an amendment. All questions during site visits will be sent to the Contract Specialist as indicated in the Instructions to Vendors and responses will be provided in an amendment. Information incorporated into the solicitation via amendment will become binding.

5. Schedule - The contract period of performance shall be from Contract Award to April 14, 2027.

No trees or vegetation greater than 3'' DBH may be cut before 01 November 2026 or after 31 March 2027 to coincide with the Northern Long Eared Bat (NLED) Inactive Season. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 07:00AM-03:00PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of Contract Award. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals. No trees or vegetation greater than 3'' DBH may be cut before 01 November 2026.

6. Safety Requirements

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.

a. 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 Technical Point of Contact upon request.

b. 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

c. 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

d. 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 with 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.

e. 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.

f. Accident Reporting:

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

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76 /Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

g. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

h. Employee Exposure Data:

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

7. Specific Safety Section(s) - Specific safety requirements shall be followed if applicable. The following list identifies potential subjects/activities/equipment that may require additional safety planning and requirements if the contractor utilizes such for work related to this Performance Work Statement. The list identifies sections of EM 385-1-1 and may not cover all methods that could be utilized to complete the required work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure all work activities are completed in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1.

a. Cranes / Load Handling Equipment (LHE):

i. General: All load handling and crane operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16. These requirements are applicable to load handling equipment (LHE) to include cranes, derricks, hoists and power-operated equipment that can be used to raise, lower and /or horizontally move a suspended load. This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

ii. A Critical Lift Plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan.

However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must include the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.H.

b. Fall Protection:

i. 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, Section 21.

ii. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any work being completed at heights. 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, Section 21.D.01.

iii. A Competent Person (CP) shall be onsite at all times while work at heights is being performed.

The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.

04. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

iv. NOTE: 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.

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

c. Tree Maintenance and Removal:

i. All tree maintenance and removal activities are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 31. The work shall be completed by a Qualified Tree Worker who through related training and on the job experience, is trained on the proper use of the equipment, specialized techniques, and associated hazards. Acceptable credentials for a Qualified Tree Worker include but are not limited to: Certified Arborist, Licensed Tree Expert, Certified Tree Care Professional, Certified Tree Climber, and Certified Utility Safety Professional.

ii. Tree Climbers must be medically cleared for unlimited tree climbing every 2 years by a Health Care Provider in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 31.3.b.

iii. A Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan is required when tree maintenance and/or removal activities are performed. The plan must be developed by a Qualified Tree Worker in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 31.7.

8. Pre-work Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact 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 Technical Point of Contact 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 Preconstruction 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-Construction Conference:

a. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

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

c. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

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

d. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

e. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

f. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

g. Contractor's Equipment

h. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

i. Security Verification

j. Invoice and payment.

9. 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.

10. Security - The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Knightville Dam and Littleville Lake. During 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 24-hour notice of any such closure.

11. Payment - After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, 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 30 days the contractor may request multiple payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

49 Knightville Dam Road, Huntington, MA 01050

Or emailed to: colin.j.monkiewicz@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the removal and disposal of approximately 335 trees 20 stumps at the Knightville Dam Project, in Huntington Massachusetts and 230 trees at Littleville Lake Project in Huntington Massachusetts.

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

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

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

a. Accident Prevention Plan

b. Activity Hazard Analysis

c. Any applicable specific safety plans/documents i.e., Load Handling Equipment; Tree Maintenance and Removal, etc.

d. ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

e. Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

g. First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

h. Specific Safety Plans (if applicable)

i. Safety Data Sheets

j. Contractor's Quality Control Plan

3. Existing Conditions - Topography on removal sites range from rolling hills to steep slopes. Trees to be removed are in areas of traffic and proximity to powerlines and other hazards. Access to sites is along developed roadways and mowed lawn areas as well. See informational photos for more details.

Section 1: Littleville Lake Project Office Tree Removal

Encompassing approximately 1.28 Acres and containing approximately 230 Trees (approximately 11 trees being greater than 24" in DBH).

Section 2: Knightville Dam Project Office Tree Removal

Encompassing approximately 0.88 Acres and containing approximately 223 Trees (approximately 7 trees being greater than 24" in DBH).

Section 3: Knightville Dam Garage Tree Removal

Encompassing approximately 0.57 Acres and containing approximately 112 Trees (approximately 7 trees being greater than 24" in DBH).

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. 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 Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

6. Environmental Protection - Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. 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 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools).

Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

7. Sustainability

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site https://www.

biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

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). The Government will provide gate access to all necessary locations for the duration of the period of performance. There is no access to potable water or restroom facilities at the contract site. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for this resource.

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 public and private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor's operation. The contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to any property and injury to any person resulting from the contractor's operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed.

The Contractor shall restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor's operation. Damaged or destroyed areas shall be restored as directed by the Technical Point of Contact.

11. 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 Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, 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.

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.

13. 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 an extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

14. Receiving and Storing of Equipment and Materials - The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored equipment and material. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading 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.

Part 2 Execution:

General: The Contractor shall remove trees of varying size from four (4") inches diameter at breast height (DBH) and above. All trees needing removal will be marked by the Government.

1. Area Descriptions:

Section 1: Littleville Lake Project Office Tree Removal

Encompassing approximately 1.28 Acres and containing approximately 230 Trees (approximately 11 trees being greater than 24" in DBH).

Section 2: Knightville Dam Project Office Tree Removal

Encompassing approximately 0.88 Acres and containing approximately 223 Trees (approximately 7 trees being greater than 24" in DBH).

Section 3: Knightville Dam Garage Tree Removal

Encompassing approximately 0.57 Acres and containing approximately 112 Trees (approximately 7 trees being greater than 24" in DBH).

2. Service Requirements

a. Tree Removal - All (Approximately 570) trees shall be felled in such a manner as to protect all structures including the Project Office, garage, vehicles, roadways, driveways, overhead power lines, buried cables and all other relevant framework or groundwork associated with project operations. All cut logs, slash, and other woody and vegetative debris that cannot be chipped in place, shall be removed from the site and disposed of properly in accordance with state and local laws. Debris in the roadway surface, resulting from the work, shall be removed immediately to avoid possible hazardous conditions. The tree, lawn, and turf area shall be raked to the prework condition or better upon completion of the work. Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and pavement shall be swept to prework conditions or better upon completion or work.

i. Some trees at this location may be deemed Hazard Tree Removal due to tree health or tree location.

ii. Care shall be taken so as not to damage any Government property or infrastructure within the tree-felling area.

2. Equipment

a. The contractor is required to have equipment sufficient to successfully complete all aspects of the work.

b. The equipment shall be rated for and capable of successfully executing the services identified in this performance work statement.

c. Crew sized accordingly to meet the service requirement.

d. Personal protective equipment for each crew member to include hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, chainsaw chaps or pants, and other safety equipment necessary.

e. Traffic control devices.

3. Site Access

The contractor will be provided with access necessary to successfully complete the service requirements identified in this performance work statement.

4. Service Tasks

Task 1: Tree Removal

a. The Contractor shall remove the approximate 570 trees marked by the Technical Point of Contact.

b. Tree stumps shall be left of a height of no more than six inches (6").

c. All limbs/leaders shall be removed and lowered to a height and width sufficient to allow the trunk of the tree to be removed clear of any wires, cables, buildings, and other infrastructure or objects in the vicinity of the work area.

d. The tree removal work area shall be cleared to permit safe working conditions and closed off or barricaded, if necessary, especially in public use areas.

e. Debris in the roadway surface, resulting from the work, shall be removed immediately to avoid hazardous conditions.

f. Fine lawn areas shall be raked to the prework condition or better upon completion of the work.

Pavement shall be swept to the prework condition or better upon completion of work.

g. The Contractor shall remove all woody vegetation after November 1st and before March 31st, 2027.

h. All material shall be removed offsite and wood chips and debris shall not be left onsite.

Task 2: Stump Removal

a. 20 Trees shall be marked in paint and the stumps after tree removal shall be removed at the Knitghville Dam Garage (see informational photo #3).

b. Stumps shall be disposed of off-site and screen loam with no rocks larger than 1/2" will be used to fill stump holes and level work area.

c. All disturbed areas shall be backfilled, compacted, graded, and seeded with a high-traffic grass seed suited for the local climate, applied per manufacturer instructions to ensure uniform ground cover.

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

ALICIA LACROSSE, EMAIL: ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 978-318-8902

AdminBy:

SCD: PAS:

Solicitation closing remains July 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.