Chemical Vegetation Control Services, West Thompson Lake, N. Grosvenordale, CT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning herbicide treatment at West Thompson Lake, specifically targeting four areas: West Thompson Dam (+/- 20 acres), East Side (+/- 2 acres), West Side (+/- 3 acres), and Reardon Road Dike (spot treatment only). The document, dated October 2025, includes overview maps and detailed diagrams for each treatment location, indicating boundaries and signage placements. The maps specify areas for general treatment and those designated for 'spot treatment ONLY,' particularly on the East Side and West Side. This initiative aims to manage vegetation in these designated areas around the West Thompson Lake and Dam.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912WJ26QA026, issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. The amendment, dated December 31, 2025, extends the closing date for offers to January 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. Its primary purpose is to provide a response to a question from industry regarding the West Side Treatment Area. Specifically, the response clarifies that contractors are to spot treat invasive species along both sides of Old Ravenelle Road, extending no more than 10 feet from the road edge. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offer is not rejected.

This government solicitation, W912WJ26QA026, is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide chemical vegetation control services at West Thompson Lake, North Grosvenordale, CT. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to chemically treat approximately 25 acres across three work areas, including the dam, dike, and field edges, targeting woody vegetation, invasive plant species, noxious weeds, and grasses. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with an estimated value of USD 9,500,000.00. Key requirements include a 90% kill rate, adherence to strict safety protocols (e.g., Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis), possession of a Connecticut chemical herbicide license, and at least three years of experience. The period of performance is from contract award through October 1, 2026, with treatment scheduled between June 1 and July 31, 2026. Quotes are due by January 5, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to Jennifer M. Samela.