Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking a small business contractor to provide chemical vegetation control services at Buffumville Lake in Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam in Oxford, MA. The solicitation requires chemical herbicide treatment using Glyphosate on approximately 18 acres at Buffumville Lake and 13 acres at Hodges Village Dam, with a requirement to achieve a 90% kill rate within 30 days post-treatment. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration, possess a Massachusetts Authorized Applicator License, and submit comprehensive documentation including an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis. The contract will include an initial base year from contract award to November 30, 2025, with options for two additional one-year periods. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on June 16, 2025, and all vendors must meet specific safety and reporting requirements.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The contract involves comprehensive vegetation management services, including job planning, scheduling, administration, inspection, and quality control. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, and supervision to complete the chemical treatment project. The work locations include specific areas near water infrastructure, roads, and recreational facilities at both Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam. Upon completion of herbicide application, contractors must submit Chemical Utilization Spray Reports detailing the treatment process and outcomes. The project specifically targets Japanese Knotweed control, with precise treatment zones identified in the attached aerial maps.