F--MN- TAMARAC NWR - HAZARDOUS FUEL REDUCTION - BRUSH AND TREE REMOVAL

Solicitation 140FS226Q0181 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, for hazardous fuel reduction services at the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota. This project is a 100 percent total small business set-aside and involves the mechanical clearing of brush and trees to restore access to public and administrative trails. The scope of work requires the contractor to clear a 30-foot trail corridor and limb overhead branches to a minimum height of 15 feet across approximately 3 miles of trails, specifically 1.12 miles on the South Twin Lakes Trail and 1.88 miles on the South Tamarac Dike Road. The period of performance is scheduled from September 7, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Award will be determined based on a best value tradeoff, where technical acceptability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price. To be considered favorable, offerors must demonstrate their technical approach, provide three examples of similar successful work for government entities, and possess all necessary licenses and certifications. Required submissions include a quote on company letterhead, the Unique Entity Identifier, and the completed B12 Quote Sheet. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and insurance, and must adhere to Department of Labor prevailing wage rates for Becker County, Minnesota. Payments will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.