Dredge Material Containment Area (DMCA) and Bird Island Mowing and Herbicide for Savannah and Brunswick Harbors.
ID: W912HN25Q5000Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST SAVANNAHSAVANNAH, GA, 31401-3604, 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/900ea244694b41b49ce264badc289afb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, is soliciting proposals for mowing and herbicide application services at the Dredge Material Containment Areas (DMCA) and Bird Island, which are critical for maintaining ecological conditions and operational effectiveness in the Savannah and Brunswick Harbors. This procurement is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million, and aims to ensure effective land management while adhering to environmental stewardship guidelines. Contractors will be required to submit their proposals by April 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, demonstrating relevant past performance and proof of herbicide licensing in Georgia and South Carolina. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Amy L. Collins at Amy.L.Collins@usace.army.mil or Nathan Aylesworth at nathan.a.aylesworth@usace.army.mil.

    Files
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    B.08 Final Solicitation W912HN25Q5000.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotes (RFQ) from the US Army Corps of Engineers - Savannah District regarding the Dredge Material Containment Area (DMCA) maintenance, specifically mowing, herbicide application, and ecological services in Savannah and Brunswick Harbors. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million. Proposals must be submitted by April 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, detailing past performance in related projects and providing proof of herbicide licensing in Georgia and South Carolina. The evaluation of bids will emphasize the lowest-priced, responsive quotes, meeting specific requirements stated in the accompanying work specifications. Throughout the document, numerous items are listed, detailing tasks required and the quantities needed for mowing and herbicide application at various DMCA sites. The RFQ emphasizes the necessity of accurate proposals, with the potential for cancellation by the government if required. This document follows federal acquisition regulations and serves as a formal mechanism for acquiring necessary environmental services to ensure compliant and effective land management in the region.
    W912HN25Q5000_Plans_25FEB25.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District has issued a solicitation (W912HN25Q5000) for mowing and herbicide application services at the Dredge Material Containment Areas (DMCA) and Bird Island in Georgia and South Carolina, covering the Savannah and Brunswick Harbors for fiscal year 2025. This project aims to maintain vegetation control to enhance ecological conditions and operational effectiveness in these areas. The solicitation includes essential information about the geographic scope, responsibilities of the contractors, and specifics regarding access and operational requirements. The document outlines that the DMCA and Bird Island are active construction sites, with additional maintenance contracts expected during the project's execution. Contractors are advised that typical details concerning slopes, counterweights, and access roads are indicative and may vary. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for contractors to familiarize themselves with the Performance Work Statement and adhere to safety and compliance guidelines throughout the project duration. This solicitation reflects federal efforts to ensure environmental stewardship while managing maintained areas critical for harbor operations.
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