Cold Brook Cottonwood Noxious Weeds Total Vegetation Spray on Cold Brook Cottonwood Project Corps of Engineers lands
ID: W9128F25Q0023Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST OMAHAOMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0d6883c443cb42658b2bef2256661a7e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is soliciting proposals for total vegetation spray services targeting noxious weeds in the Cold Brook and Cottonwood Springs Projects located in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for herbicide application, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and achieving a minimum effectiveness of 95% in controlling targeted species. This contract, which spans one base year from April 30, 2025, to September 15, 2025, with two optional years, emphasizes the importance of public safety and environmental protection in vegetation management. Interested parties should contact Casey M. Barber at casey.m.barber@usace.army.mil or Nadine Catania at Nadine.L.Catania@usace.army.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Casey M Barber
    casey.m.barber@usace.army.mil
    Nadine Catania
    Nadine.L.Catania@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    Map of Cold Brook Total Veg.pdf
    The document outlines a project concerning the Cold Brook area, primarily focused on identifying various land features and components over an area totaling approximately 18.70 acres. Key components include guard rails and parking areas, a dam embankment with an outlet structure, and areas for maintenance. The document also highlights instruments, walking paths, and a spillway. It emphasizes the importance of the map's information as approximations derived from GIS layers, cautioning against reliance for legal or surveying purposes. Produced under the Big Bend Project, it offers insights into total vegetation control in the region, stressing a liability disclaimer regarding the accuracy and usability of the data. Collectively, this document provides foundational information likely relevant for federal and local grants or proposals related to land management and maintenance in forested areas.
    Map of Cottonwood Springs Total Veg.pdf
    W9128F25Q0023 - CBCW Noxious Weed Spraying.pdf
    The document is a federal request for proposals (RFP) for vegetation control and noxious weed management services under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the Cold Brook and Cottonwood Springs Projects in South Dakota. The RFP outlines that the contractor will be responsible for labor, materials, and equipment necessary for herbicide application in designated areas, ensuring no environmental contamination outside the treatment zones. The contract is set for one base year from April 30, 2025, to September 15, 2025, with two optional years. Performance standards dictate a minimum 95% effectiveness in controlling targeted species, monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The contractor must also adhere to numerous local, state, and federal regulations while providing documentation related to quality control, safety, and pesticide application. Payment will occur monthly following government inspection and approval. The RFP emphasizes the requirement for the contractor to pursue a safe, efficient approach to vegetation management, highlighting the importance of public safety and environmental protection.
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