Herbicide spraying for Norther Area Dams

Performance Work Statement Spraying of Herbicide at Prompton, Jadwin, Beltzville and Francis E. Walter Dams, PA Introduction Background. The US Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has 5 multipurpose flood control projects located within the Delaware River Basin. While operating and maintaining these earth fill structures, it is critical to manage the spread of unwanted woody vegetation on the dam’s critical areas. This contract will service 4 of the 5 projects including Beltzville Dam, Lehighton PA, Francis E. Walter Dam, White Haven PA, General Edgar Jadwin Dam, Honesdale PA, and Prompton Dam, Prompton PA. Scope of Work. Every two years, the Northern Area Dams require a contracted herbicide spraying program to effectively control woody vegetation on the site’s embankments, groins, abutments, and 15ft beyond all contact points. This helps ensure the integrity of the earth filled structure. This program also serves as a way to control invasive plant species and the spread of unwanted phragmites while aiding to reduce maintenance efforts at each project. General Requirements A herbicide spraying contract shall be provided at Beltzville Dam, Francis E. Walter Dam, General Edgar Jadwin Dam, and Prompton Dam (hereafter referred to as “dams”) as described in the following sections. General. The Contractor agrees to furnish services as described in Section 3, Performance Requirements. This contract will cover the period beginning 1 June 2021 through 15 July 2021. Government-Furnished Materials. The Contractor is expected to provide all manpower, equipment, supplies, and materials required to deliver the herbicide spraying service.

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Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Planting Preparation, Soil Preparation, Landscape Grading.