Herbicide Application Services for Stanislaus River Parks, CA
ID: W9123825QA031Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW075 ENDIST SACRAMENTOSACRAMENTO, CA, 95814-2922, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e0ff746e094d47e598e974e1ef5f66c4/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting proposals for herbicide application services at Stanislaus River Parks in Oakdale, California. The contract, valued at $9,500,000, encompasses a base year and four option years for comprehensive weed control across nine designated recreation areas, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. This procurement is critical for maintaining park safety and aesthetics by managing invasive plant species and ensuring clear fire breaks and access areas. Interested small businesses, particularly Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), should direct inquiries to Jessica Padilla at jessica.padilla@usace.army.mil or Charlene Wilson at charlene.wilson@usace.army.mil, with the deadline for questions set at 10 days prior to the proposal submission date.

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    PWS.pdf
    The Stanislaus River Parks Herbicide Services Contract outlines the requirements for herbicide application across nine park sites in Tuolumne, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties, California. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for herbicide services, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Key tasks include weed removal in fire breaks, along fences, road shoulders, parking lots, and around various park facilities such as garbage cans, signs, restrooms, trails, benches, and specific treatment for invasive species like blackberries and poison oak. The contract specifies a work schedule with fall, spring, and secondary post-emergent applications, along with selective treatments. Contractors must comply with licensing, safety, and reporting requirements, including an Accident Prevention Plan and E-Verify for employees. Payment is monthly based on services performed, and the government emphasizes quality assurance through a surveillance plan to monitor contractor performance.
    Question and Answer_W9123825QA031.pdf
    The document, dated August 15, 2025, pertains to "Herbicide Services for Stanislaus River Parks, W9123825Qa031." It clarifies that the current contract for these services has a total value of $99,849.91. Importantly, the document highlights that the scope of the current requirement differs from that of the upcoming requirement, indicating a potential change in the scale or nature of the services needed for the new contract. This information is crucial for prospective bidders in understanding the financial context of previous contracts and anticipating the potentially modified scope of the new RFP.
    Solicitation - W9123825QA031.pdf
    This government solicitation, W9123825QA031, issued by W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO, outlines a request for proposal (RFP) for herbicide services at Stanislaus River Parks in Oakdale, CA. The contract, with a total award amount of $9,500,000.00, specifies a base year and four option years for weed control services across nine recreation areas: Goodwin Dam, Two-Mile Bar, Knights Ferry, Horseshoe Road, Honolulu Bar, Orange Blossom, Valley Oak, Oakdale, and McHenry Avenue Recreation Areas. Services include fall applications (pre-emergent herbicide), spring applications (post-emergent herbicide), late-season applications (secondary post-emergent herbicide) in specific areas, and selective treatment/random applications for various plant species like Poison Oak and Blackberry. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, permits, transportation, and supervision. A pre-work meeting is required annually. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), with a NAICS code of 561730.
    WD Rates_Stanislaus Co. _ 08JUL2025.pdf
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