Noxious Weed Spraying at Cottonwood and Cold Brook Dams, SD
ID: W9128F25Q0035Type: Solicitation
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/82503f25344d46878bb55af962bf9cbe/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking contractors for a Total Vegetation Control and Noxious Weed Spraying project at the Cottonwood and Cold Brook Dams in South Dakota. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, chemicals, supplies, and transportation to control vegetation across approximately 190 acres during the 2025-2027 growing seasons, ensuring compliance with environmental safety standards and public safety regulations. This contract is crucial for maintaining the integrity of critical infrastructure while promoting small business participation, as it is set aside for total small business engagement. Proposals are due by the specified deadline, and interested parties can contact Casey M. Barber at casey.m.barber@usace.army.mil or Nadine Catania at nadine.l.catania@usace.army.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Casey M Barber
    casey.m.barber@usace.army.mil
    Nadine Catania
    nadine.l.catania@usace.army.mil
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    Questions and Answers for W9128F25Q0035 (002).pdf
    The document addresses questions related to the CBCW Noxious Weeds Total Vegetation Spraying contract (W9128F25Q0035). The primary focus is on vegetation control, clarifying that maintenance of both upstream and downstream embankments of dams is included in the contract's scope. Additionally, it confirms that contractors are permitted to use subcontractors to fulfill their quote requirements, provided they adhere to the project's stipulation of maintaining a 100% small business participation. This document exemplifies the federal RFP process by detailing contractor obligations and requirements for vegetation management in specified areas, ensuring compliance with small business guidelines within federal procurement standards. It underscores the importance of maintaining vegetation around critical infrastructure while supporting small business engagement in government contracts.
    W9128F25Q0035 Noxious Weed Spraying at Cottonwood and Cold Brook Dams SD.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a non-personnel services contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Cold Brook and Cottonwood Springs projects. The focus is on Total Vegetation Control and Noxious Weed Control through herbicide applications, ensuring compliance with environmental safety standards. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring public safety. The contract spans one base year from May 1, 2025, to September 15, 2025, with options for two additional years. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan will be used to monitor contractor performance, with service expectations set at a minimum of 95% effectiveness in vegetation management. Specific areas to undergo treatment are identified, and thorough documentation, such as activity hazard analyses and safety data sheets, is required. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, past performance references, and pricing. The contracting officer reserves the right to inspect and approve compliance with all operational standards. The RFP underscores the government’s focus on environmental management, public safety, and compliance with federal regulations in contracting processes.
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