Control of Aquatic Invasive Plant Species, East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, Massachusetts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is seeking a contractor to provide aquatic invasive plant species control services at East Brimfield Lake in Fiskdale, Massachusetts. The primary objective is to apply granular Fluridone herbicide to control Fanwort and Eurasian Milfoil across approximately 43 acres of Long Pond, with two applications split four weeks apart at a concentration of 90 parts per billion. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits, and must conduct a comprehensive post-treatment survey of the 108-acre Long Pond, producing a detailed report on vegetation distribution, treatment efficacy, and future management recommendations. Quotes for this contract are due by April 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with the performance period extending through October 30, 2025. Contractors must submit various documentation, including an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, and state pesticide applicator licensing.

The solicitation is initially set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns with a size standard of 19,500 employees. The previous contract for similar services was awarded to Act Safe, L.L.C. for $52,180.72 in 2023, though the current solicitation's scope may differ. The total estimated contract value is $19,500,000, to be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis. The place of performance is located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, with the specific work area centered on Long Pond within the East Brimfield Lake project. Contractors will need to provide all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to successfully complete the aquatic herbicide treatment and subsequent survey, with the potential option to treat an additional 8 acres beyond the base 43-acre requirement.