Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Birch Hill Dam, Royalston, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is soliciting chemical vegetation control services for invasive non-native species and poison ivy treatment at Birch Hill Dam in Royalston, Massachusetts. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment to apply foliar chemical spray treatments across approximately 42.1 acres, including the main entrance/Duck Pond Area (2.4 acres), upstream dam habitat (23 acres), dam surfaces (8 acres), and roadsides within 25 feet of Birch Hill Dam Road, River Road, and Swamp Road (8.7 acres). Key requirements include achieving a 90 percent kill rate at 30 days post-treatment, with mandatory re-spraying at no additional cost for non-compliant areas, and full compliance with manufacturer recommendations and state chemical application regulations. Evaluation will be based on technical factors, price, and past performance, with contractors required to submit a mandatory solicitation survey documenting business experience, key personnel qualifications, relevant certifications (including chemical applicator licenses, First Aid/CPR, and fall protection competency), and three contract references from the past three years. The proposal deadline is April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with two solicitation amendments issued extending the deadline and adding FAR clause 52.222-90 regarding discrimination prevention, both of which must be acknowledged by offerors.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a NAICS code of 561730 and a size standard of $9.5 million, with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documentation. The initial chemical treatment must be completed between July 28, 2026, and September 5, 2026, with the overall contract period ending October 26, 2026. All vendors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered, and a pre-work conference must occur within 14 days of award, followed by submission of all pre-work submittals including Accident Prevention Plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, and material lists within 21 days of award. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis, and contractors must comply with Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 standards and OSHA regulations throughout execution. Work will be performed at Birch Hill Dam in Royalston, Massachusetts, with the contracting officer identified as Alicia N. LaCrosse at 978-318-8902.