Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting market research to identify qualified small business concerns capable of providing invasive/non-native plant species and forest pest control services throughout the USACE Pittsburgh District Area of Responsibility. The services may include mechanical removal of invasive or non-native plant species, herbicide treatment, insecticide application, site cleanup and restoration, traffic or pedestrian control and work zone safety, and compliance with all applicable OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations. Interested contractors must possess appropriate state pesticide applicator certifications, demonstrate the ability to identify site-specific invasive plant species and common tree species, and provide at least two federal or state references for similar services.
• The Government is considering establishing a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) using simplified acquisition procedures to support recurring, on-call requirements.
• The anticipated BPA ordering period will not exceed three years.
• Work would be issued through BPA calls on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis, utilizing unit rates or task-specific pricing as defined in each BPA call.
• The small business size standard for NAICS 561730 is $9.5 million.