Annual Slope and Open Space Mowing Services, Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury, CT and Hancock Brook Lake, Plymouth, CT

Summary: Background The contract is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for annual slope and open space mowing services at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury, CT, and Hancock Brook Lake in Plymouth, CT. The agency's mission includes maintaining these recreational areas to ensure safety and accessibility for the public. The goal of this contract is to provide necessary mowing services to manage vegetation and maintain the aesthetic quality of these sites. Work Details The contractor is required to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform annual slope and open space mowing services at two locations: Hop Brook Lake (approximately 11 acres) and Hancock Brook Lake (approximately 4.5 acres). Specific tasks include: - Mowing of dam embankments, dikes, trailsides, and roadsides which may require specialized equipment. - Work must be performed in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. - Contractors must conduct a site visit prior to submitting a quote to familiarize themselves with existing conditions. - Compliance with safety regulations as outlined in EM 385-1-1, including accident reporting and employee exposure data reporting. Period of Performance The period of performance is from July 15, 2026, through July 14, 2027, with an option for one additional year under the same scope of services. Place of Performance The work will be performed at Hop Brook Lake located at 4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06786, and Hancock Brook Lake located on Greystone Road, Plymouth, CT 06782. Bidder Requirements This procurement is set-aside for small business vendors. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar services and provide key personnel who meet specified qualifications. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior Army Corps of Engineers awards for the same annual slope and open space mowing at Hop Brook Lake (Middlebury, CT) and Hancock Brook Lake (Plymouth, CT). M & S Erosion Control was awarded W912WJ23P0082 ($21,550; 05/15/23–10/30/25) and W912WJ25P0063 ($7,250; 04/14/25–10/30/27), both described as annual slope/open space mowing at these locations, indicating continuity of the same recurring vegetation management scope.