S--GRSM CALL OUT TREE SERVICES

Solicitation 140P5326Q0031 is a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside contract for call-as-needed hazard tree removal services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The scope of work includes the removal of park-identified hazard trees exceeding 6 inches in diameter from roadsides and developed areas, as well as the removal of strainer trees within a 1.5-mile section of the Deep Creek waterway. The period of performance is from September 22, 2026, to September 20, 2027, with potential for two option years and a possible six-month extension. Services are issued via individual task orders with specific mobilization requirements: a 5-day response for standard hazard trees and a 72-hour response for Deep Creek strainer removals. The contract requires the presence of an ISA Certified Arborist on-site and adherence to ANSI Z133, OSHA safety standards, and MUTCD-compliant traffic control. Environmental protections for the Indiana Bat and Northern Flying Squirrel must be observed, and woody debris must be handled according to specific park protocols. Award is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, requiring offerors to pass technical evaluations regarding relevant experience and SOW compliance. Payment is processed electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) following a pencil copy review by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Labor standards are governed by Service Contract Act wage determinations for the applicable counties in Tennessee and North Carolina.