Aquatic Herbicide Treatment, Milfoil, Hopkinton Lake, Hopkinton, NH and Everett Lake, Weare, NH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is soliciting quotations for aquatic herbicide treatment services to control variable milfoil at two locations: Elm Brook Pool in Hopkinton, New Hampshire (approximately 20 acres) and Everett Lake in Weare, New Hampshire (approximately 30 acres), for a combined treatment area of roughly 50 acres. The contractor must furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to apply systematic aquatic herbicide treatment, coordinate permit applications with the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture Division of Pesticide Control, conduct water testing and reporting, and provide final reports with GPS tracking data. Key qualifications include active registration in SAM.GOV at the time of submission, State of New Hampshire Authorized Commercial Applicator certification, and Boat Operating Certification for personnel. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical capability, past performance experience with similar aquatic herbicide treatment projects, and compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements. The offer due date is May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern at the Hopkinton Project Office.

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541990 with a small business size standard of $19.5 million. No incumbent contractor information is identified in the solicitation materials. The total estimated contract value is $19,500,000 USD with firm fixed pricing, and the contract period extends from award through December 31, 2026. All treatment work must be completed between September 8 and September 30, 2026, following approval of the state permit. The contractor must submit signed SF 1449 forms, completed bid schedules, proof of active SAM registration, a mandatory solicitation survey, and copies of all material amendments, along with three contract references completed within the past three years for similar projects. Performance will occur at Elm Brook Pool and Everett Lake in New Hampshire, with access via boat launch locations at Elm Brook Pool and Clough State Park.