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Emergency Tree Removal & Storm Response Services

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Submission Closed06/23/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 115310

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San Poil Forest, McAllister Creek PCT Highway 21 Blocks 2027

Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for two Pre-Commercial Thinning contracts in the McAllister Creek area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The project encompasses a total of 23.77 to 23.8 acres across two specific units: SP-15-PCT-27 (10.3 to 10.33 acres) and Sp-16-PCT-27 (13.4 to 13.44 acres). The scope of work requires contractors to identify and preserve desirable crop trees while removing competing trees and shrubs. Key performance standards include strict slash management, where debris must be cleared from roadways and water sources and pulled back four feet from ditches and streams. Additionally, contractors must adhere to specific stump height limits and bucking requirements for Ponderosa pine between January 1st and July 31st. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Mt Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 17, 2026, as electronic submissions are prohibited. To be considered responsive, bids must include a detailed work plan, a bid evaluation form, TERO compliance and utilization documentation, and a certification regarding debarment and responsibility. Award selection is not based solely on the lowest bid, and previous contract close-out evaluations may be used as tiebreakers. Payment is based on a per-acre rate for accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment withheld until final acceptance. Contractors are required to provide liability insurance and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Timber Harvesting and Skidding ServicesThis subcontract for Timber Harvesting and Skidding Services involves performing felling and skidding of sawtimber for prime contractors on projects managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. The scope of work covers 160 acres and requires the felling of trees marked with yellow or red paint, as well as unmarked trees with a diameter at breast height of two inches or more. The contractor is responsible for skidding logs to landings and ensuring the protection of boundary trees while operating feller bunchers and skidders. All operations must adhere to FSC and SFI certified forest management standards to ensure the delivery of sawtimber ready for transport. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 115310 and was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of January 20, 2027.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, Silviculture Section

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Mechanical Forestry Mulching and ThinningThis small business set-aside subcontract involves providing mechanical forestry mulching and thinning services for prime contractors on projects at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. The scope of work focuses on reducing basal area to less than 70 square feet per acre by thinning and mulching standing and felled trees, snags, and stumps. Contractors are required to utilize specialized equipment, specifically excavator-mounted mulchers equipped with grapples and HDT paddle style cutter systems. To qualify, providers must demonstrate documented experience in fuel break preparation and complete all necessary BNL contractor training. Key deliverables for the project include the completion of treated acreage and the submission of approved safety plans. The solicitation was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026.

Brookhaven National Labor -Doe Contractor

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Hardwood Plantation Thinning ContractorThis small business set-aside subcontract involves professional forestry thinning and felling services for the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service. The contractor is responsible for delivering 210 acres of thinned hardwood plantation, utilizing a specific pattern of felling every fifth row and removing one of every four trees in adjacent rows to achieve a 40 percent density reduction. Additionally, the scope includes performing crop tree release for Red Oaks in areas dominated by sweetgum. The project requires the use of specialized felling equipment and high-pressure washing systems to maintain strict equipment hygiene standards. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 115310 and is managed through the Fws Contracting Activity. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of November 16, 2026.

Fws Contracting Activity

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BPA Call Order Exceeding $20,000 Synopsis Requisition # 1175662

Solicitation # 12443927Q0008

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Spongy Moth Slow the Spread Mating Disruption

Solicitation # FY27-0003680

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is conducting market research through a sources sought synopsis to identify qualified small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB entities, for a prospective firm fixed price contract. The project supports the National Spongy Moth Slow the Spread program by applying mating disruptants to suppress spongy moth populations across eleven states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The scope of work involves the application of racemic disparlure pheromones over five summer treatment periods from 2027 through 2031, with specific regional windows ranging from late May to late July. The contractor will be responsible for the precise application of disruptants, typically at doses of 6 or 15.2 g ai/ac, maintaining a consistency of plus or minus 5 percent of the desired rate. Technical requirements include the use of dispersal systems with a minimum load capacity of 1,000 acres and the ability to deposit droplet sizes between 1,000 and 5,000 microns. All operations must comply with EPA pesticide regulations, and the contractor must secure all necessary state pesticide licenses and insurance. Key deliverables include daily DGPS data files and pre-treatment calibration documentation. The Contracting Officer's Representative will oversee quality assurance, including the inspection of daily diaries, load files, and equipment calibration.

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AR-CACHE RIV NWR-PLANTATION THINNING SERVICES

Solicitation # 140FF027Q0065

Solicitation 140FF027Q0065 is a Small Business Set-Aside for hardwood plantation thinning services at the Morris Tract of the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge near Gregory, Arkansas. The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a contractor to perform a 40 percent tree reduction across 210 acres. This involves felling all trees on every fifth row and one of four trees in adjacent rows, while utilizing a crop tree release method in sweetgum-dominant areas to maintain 40 red oaks per acre spaced 40 feet apart. The contractor must maintain a production rate of at least 60 acres per week and ensure all equipment is pressure washed before entering the refuge to prevent the spread of invasive pests. The contract is a firm-fixed-price commercial order with an award based on the most advantageous offer, where technical capabilities and past performance are weighted significantly more than price. Evaluation factors include technical experience with hardwood thinning, the proposed technical approach, a management plan identifying key personnel, and three examples of successful past performance. Required submissions include a signed SF 1449, a detailed price breakdown, and evidence of commercial general liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars. Invoicing is handled electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, with options for monthly acreage-prorated payments. Quotes are due by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Fws Contracting Activity

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Mechanical Treatments of Prescribed Burn Units and Fuel Breaks

Solicitation # SJ484664

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York, is soliciting quotations for mechanical forestry treatments of prescribed burn units and fuel breaks. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 115310 requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, and equipment, specifically an excavator-mounted mulcher such as a Cat 320 with a Fecon Tree Mulcher, to thin and mulch trees and snags. The scope includes reducing basal area to less than 70 square feet per acre and topping selected trees for wildlife habitat, while strictly excluding wetlands and their 100-foot buffers. Field operations are restricted to a seasonal window between November 1 and March 1 to protect endangered species. The contract is structured as a firm fixed unit price agreement consisting of a base period ending March 1, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through March 1, 2031. For evaluation purposes, BSA will use an estimated quantity of 70 acres per period. Award will be granted to the responsible small business offering the lowest total evaluated price, provided they pass a technical evaluation of their experience, equipment capability, and safety plans. Interested offerors must attend a mandatory site visit on November 12, 2026, and submit their quotations, including a signed pricing sheet and qualification criteria, by November 30, 2026.

Brookhaven National Labor -Doe Contractor

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Roadside Slash Chipping and Fuel AbatementThis subcontract involves providing roadside slash chipping and fuel abatement services for prime contractors working on Washington State Department of Natural Resources projects located in Clallam. The scope of work requires the use of industrial wood chippers and blowers to clear road surfaces, ditches, and culvert headwalls. Specifically, the contractor must chip all slash within 50 feet of road prism edges and scatter the resulting material to depths of less than 18 inches to meet project specifications. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 115310 and was posted on November 4, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 8, 2026.

Department of Natural Resources

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Precommercial Thinning ServicesThis subcontract for Precommercial Thinning Services involves performing vegetation management for prime contractors on Washington State Department of Natural Resources projects located in Clallam. The scope of work includes the removal of surplus trees and mistletoe-infected conifers using power saws and axes, strictly following crop tree specifications and spacing requirements. Contractors must operate within designated unit boundaries and maintain full compliance with archaeological discovery laws under RCW 27.44. To be eligible, providers must hold valid Washington State and US DOL Farm Labor Contractors Licenses. Performance success is measured by the delivery of thinned acreage, which will be verified through circular plot sampling. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 8, 2026.

Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire Fuel Reduction Vegetation and Tree Removal Services in Fresno, Tulare, and Kern Counties

Solicitation # 06A3342

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for mission-critical wildfire fuel reduction vegetation and tree removal services across Fresno, Tulare, and Kern Counties. The scope of work involves the removal and disposal of brushes, chaparral, and dead timber, specifically targeting trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 10 inches or greater. Performance is required at various State Route locations, including SR 168, SR 180, SR 198, SR 190, SR 05, and SR 178. The estimated period of performance runs from January 4, 2027, through June 30, 2028. Key deliverables include the collection of GIS data for removed trees and detailed vegetation management reporting, with all pruning performed under ANSI A300 standards and overseen by a Registered Professional Forester. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Minimum qualifications for bidders include a valid Motor Carrier Permit, California Licensed Timber Operator (LTO-A) certification, a C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control license, and either a C-61/D-49 or C-49 contractor license. Bidders must comply with State General Prevailing Wage Rates and provide a 5 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Preference is given to certified Small or Micro Businesses. Bids must be submitted in a sealed physical package by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., as electronic submissions are not accepted. Payment requires the submission of invoices in triplicate accompanied by certified payroll records and a completed Payee Data Record.

California Department of Transportation

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DNR Precommercial Thinning Contract - Olympic Region

Solicitation # 3350

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for silvicultural land management services, specifically pre-commercial thinning and roadside fuel management, within the Olympic Region. The scope of work involves the mechanical removal of surplus trees across various units totaling 601 acres, including specific areas such as Sadie, Sad Gerber, and Pink Elephant. Contractors are required to manage slash by chipping or removing materials within 50 feet of road prism edges and must ensure strict adherence to unit boundaries and resource protection standards for streams and existing improvements. Work quality will be verified by a Compliance Forester using circular plot sampling to ensure adherence to spacing and crop tree specifications. Bidders must be licensed in Washington State and possess current Farm Labor Contractors Licenses from both the state and the U.S. Department of the Labor. Mandatory insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Employer's Liability, and Business Auto policies, each with minimum limits of 1 million dollars. The evaluation process is based on a pass/fail responsiveness check regarding minimum qualifications and wage law compliance, with scored preferences awarded for Small and Veteran-Owned businesses and compliance with Executive Order 18-03 regarding worker's rights. Bids exceeding 300 dollars per acre may be deemed non-responsive. Submissions must include the Bidder's Certification and Assurances Form, Bid Specification Form, Cost Proposal, and the Draft Contract, with a response deadline of December 8, 2026.

Department of Natural Resources

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The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a subcontractor for Emergency Tree Removal and Storm Response Services. This contract focuses on the rapid-response removal of fallen or hazardous trees with a diameter at breast height of six inches or greater located on VDOT rights-of-way. The scope of work specifically emphasizes the ability to handle storm-related emergencies under strict response time requirements to ensure public safety and infrastructure clearance. Interested parties must submit their responses by June 23, 2025, following the posting date of June 11, 2025. The project falls under NAICS code 115310, which pertains to support activities for forestry. Detailed solicitation information and submission portals are available through the official vendor link provided by the agency.

General Info

Agency

Virginia Department of Transportation

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of A501VDOT:95851.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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IFB-159885 Unplanned Tree Removal Services by DBH

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 11

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Response DeadlineJun 23

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Submission Closed

06/23/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyVirginia Department of Transportation

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Organization / AgencyVirginia Department of Transportation

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Full Description

Rapid-response removal of hazardous or fallen trees ≥6” DBH on VDOT rights-of-way, including storm-related emergencies with strict response time requirements.