Z--Tree Removal & Replacement
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a contractor for the removal and replacement of 11 diseased black ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer beetles at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. The project requires the removal of the ash trees, stump grinding to a depth of 6 to 12 inches below grade, and the installation of 11 thornless honey locust trees with a minimum height of 6 feet. The contractor must provide initial establishment care, including a watering schedule for the first 30 to 90 days, and ensure a one-year survival warranty. All work must adhere to ANSI A300 planting standards, OSHA safety regulations, and local municipal codes. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of 9.5 million dollars. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring a pass/fail rating of acceptable for technical compliance. The period of performance is 60 days from the date of award, with an anticipated award date of September 14, 2026. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes by September 10, 2026. Due to the inclusion of sensitive but unclassified building information, bidders must provide specific identification and business licenses to access site-visit materials. Payment will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).
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Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140G0126Q0260 will be issued on or about 09/01/2026 with written quotes due on or about 09/10/2026.
A Site Visit will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00am ED at USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory, 1 Migratory Way Turners Falls, MA 01376-0796.
All vendors interested in attending the site visit shall send a confirmation email to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with RFQ number 140G0126Q0260 referenced in the subject line.
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code is 561730 - Landscaping Services. The size standard is $9.5 million.
In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101(c)(4)(vi), all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to award a competitive purchase order in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. Quotations shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with RFQ number 140G0126Q0260 referenced in the subject line.
The anticipated award date of the contract is 09/14/2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order.
Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Leah Williams at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with RFQ number 140G0126Q0260 referenced in the subject line.
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