Invasive Species and Pest Control BPA

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is conducting market research to determine the availability of 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 Government is considering the establishment of a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) using simplified acquisition procedures to support recurring, on-call requirements at various Government-owned and Government-managed facilities and project sites. Services may include mechanical removal of invasive or non-native plant species; herbicide treatment; insecticide application (including foliar broadcast sprays, soil and stem injections, soil drenches, soil tablets, and basal trunk sprays); site cleanup and restoration; traffic or pedestrian control and work zone safety when required; 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. Work is anticipated to be issued through BPA calls on a firm-fixed-price basis, with pricing based on unit rates or task-specific pricing identified in each call. The anticipated classification for this requirement is: NAICS: 561730 � Landscaping Services PSC: S208 � Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services The anticipated BPA ordering period will not exceed three (3) years, and vendors must be capable of supporting locations throughout the USACE Pittsburgh District Area of Responsibility. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a BPA.