Forest Service Roadside Brushing 2015-2016

The Forest Service Roadside Brushing 2015-2016 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, focuses on vegetation removal and roadside brushing services. The contract primarily supports forestry maintenance activities, specifically targeting roadway surfaces and road sides in various forest districts. Services are predominantly executed during the late spring, summer, and early fall seasons, with task orders designed to clear vegetation and maintain road accessibility in forested regions.

Task orders under this IDIQ consistently target roadside brushing in Alaskan forest districts, particularly in areas like Tongass, Prince of Wales Island, Wrangell Island, and Hoonah. The delivery orders exhibit consistent characteristics: firm fixed-price contracts, predominantly set aside for small businesses, with individual task order values ranging from approximately $23,000 to $141,800. Most task orders have completion dates within the same fiscal year of award, typically between June and November. The geographical focus appears concentrated in Alaskan forest regions, with task orders specifically mentioning locations such as Zarembo Island, False Island, and Upper Carroll. While multiple contractors appear to have been awarded task orders, the contract consistently emphasizes small business participation through its set-aside designations.