F--Tree Pruning and Deadwood Removal, NPS-WHIS

Solicitation 140P8426Q0048 is a request for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for tree pruning and deadwood removal services at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in Shasta County, California. This total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 focuses on mission-critical work within the Tower House Historic District, specifically targeting the pruning of 15 oak trees and one Oregon Ash tree to ensure public safety and fire prevention. The scope includes hazard reduction, crown cleaning and reduction to achieve a 25% reduction in the overall crown, and the removal of all dead limbs larger than two inches DBH. All work must adhere to ANSI Z133.1-2017 or Z133-2025 and ANSI A300 (Part 1)-2023 standards, with all debris removed from the site daily. The period of performance is scheduled from August 31, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Award will be based on the most advantageous quotation, considering both price and technical factors, including a technical approach narrative and past performance references. Contractors must provide liability insurance of at least 500,000 dollars per person and comply with strict park regulations regarding bear-resistant food storage and smoking prohibitions. All equipment must be inspected by National Park Service personnel prior to entry. Quotations are due by August 26, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Rocio Gomez Macias. Payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.