Mechanical Vegetation Clearing and Tree Removal

The contract seeks a small business to perform mechanical clearing of brush and trees along two designated areas on levees within the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, with the total length of work not exceeding six miles. The primary objective is to reduce hazardous fuels and mitigate wildfire risk by removing vegetation that poses a fire threat to the refuge’s ecological integrity and surrounding infrastructure. Work must be conducted through mechanical means, excluding chemical or burning methods, and is intended to enhance fire resilience while maintaining environmental safeguards. The effort is part of a broader land management strategy to protect wildlife habitat and public safety. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, ensuring exclusive eligibility for small businesses as defined by the SBA’s size standards. The North American Industry Classification System code 561730 applies, indicating the work falls under landscaping and other services related to maintenance and vegetation control. The opportunity was posted on May 12, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 26, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is Sat Team 2 FWS, operating under the U.S. Department of the Interior, with performance required at the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, though exact geographic details are not specified in the posted data. All work must comply with federal environmental and land management regulations applicable to wildlife refuges.