Chemical Vegetation Control Services, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA and Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, MA
ID: W912WJ25QA038Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLANDCONCORD, MA, 01742-2751, 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/4b54e217f89d4495a8f64d2b95dc7f15/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is seeking qualified small business vendors to provide chemical vegetation control services at Buffumville Lake in Charlton, MA, and Hodges Village Dam in Oxford, MA. The primary objective of this procurement is to conduct chemical herbicide treatments, specifically using glyphosate, across approximately 18 acres at Buffumville Lake and 13 acres at Hodges Village Dam, with all necessary planning, administration, and quality control included in the contractor's responsibilities. This initiative is part of a broader effort to manage invasive species, such as Japanese Knotweed, to protect ecological integrity and enhance the recreational and environmental quality of these federal properties. Interested vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission and can contact Jennifer M. Samela at jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil or by phone at 978-318-8324 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer M. Samela
    (978) 318-8324
    jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    Attachments.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is developing a comprehensive treatment plan for Japanese Knotweed at Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam within the New England District. The document outlines multiple treatment areas, denoting specific locations and access points for each site, which are visually represented in several figures. The initiative focuses on the management of invasive species to protect ecological integrity and support the maintenance of these federal properties. The treatment areas are strategically divided among Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam, with detailed mapping indicating the boundaries, access gates, and treatment zones. Key areas include southern Buffumville Lake, various designated treatment zones at Hodges Village Dam, and associated access routes. Each map clearly labels important features such as signage locations and project boundaries, indicating a structured approach to managing and mitigating the invasive plant species. This initiative reflects the USACE's commitment to environmental stewardship, aligning with broader federal and local efforts to manage natural resources effectively. Through this initiative, they aim to enhance ecological stability in these regions, thereby benefiting local wildlife and recreational areas.
    Solicitation W912WJ25QA038.pdf
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