F--Tree Removal, Umatilla NWR OR

Solicitation 140FS326Q0035 is a firm fixed price request for quotes issued by the Department of the Interior, FWS SAT Team 3, for tree removal services at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge near Boardman, Oregon. This project is a 100 percent small business set-aside, specifically targeting women-owned small businesses. The scope of work requires the removal of up to 20 hardwood trees along a disc-line fuel break to comply with a new city ordinance. Required services include tree removal, debris chipping and hauling, and stump grinding to prevent regrowth, all while ensuring a preexisting chain link fence remains intact. The period of performance is scheduled from March 23, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Contractors must be certified by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and possess Certified Arborist credentials. Award decisions will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, where technical merit and past performance are weighted as significantly more important than price. Compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Oregon counties and various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses regarding labor standards, supply chain security, and environmental acquisitions is mandatory. Proposals were due by March 16, 2026, and must include a past experience and references questionnaire to evaluate bidder capability.