Abiquiu Dam Vegetation Removal - Amendment 0001

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District is seeking vegetation removal services at Abiquiu Dam in New Mexico through a firm fixed-price contract for herbicide application and mechanical removal of trees, shrubs, and grasses. The contractor must provide state-certified herbicide applicators to treat approximately 45 acres of dam surfaces, with work limited to between October 1 and February 28 annually to avoid interference with bird migration and breeding cycles. Key requirements include developing and submitting a Herbicide Management Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, and Accident Prevention Plan, along with conducting pre-service meetings with government personnel. The solicitation includes a base performance period from contract award through March 30, 2026, with three optional one-year extension periods through March 30, 2029. A mandatory site visit was conducted on August 11, 2025, and quotes are due by August 21, 2025, with the solicitation recently amended to incorporate clarifications from the site visit.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million. The work will be performed at and around the Abiquiu Lake Project Office located at 4731 State Highway 96, Abiquiu, New Mexico 87510. The contract covers approximately 45 acres of upstream and downstream faces of Abiquiu Dam, with vegetation treatment targeting areas within 50 feet of water surfaces using bipedal and backpack sprayers with EPA-approved dye markers. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for completion of the work, with Santiago Gallegos serving as Project Manager and John Burman as Lake Manager for government oversight. The multi-year contract structure allows for consistent vegetation management over a four-year period, supporting the Army Corps of Engineers' ongoing dam maintenance and environmental protection objectives.