IL - Meredosia NWR - Tree Planting
The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform tree planting services at the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois. The solicitation, identified by the contract opportunity ID 2db07c6d0fc44b4cb0c701e22e573466, focuses on soil preparation, planting, and cultivating activities within the natural resources and conservation sector. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 115112 for Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of F005 for Forest Tree Planting. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical federal solicitations assess factors such as technical capability, past performance, and cost competitiveness. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by February 28, 2025, with the solicitation originally posted on February 18, 2025.
The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for this opportunity. The precise award value and specific quantities of trees to be planted are not disclosed in the available documents. The place of performance is confirmed as the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois, suggesting a localized project scope. Contractors will need to comply with the Service Contract Act, as indicated by the attached wage determination document (2015-5053). While incumbent contractor information is not provided, potential bidders should carefully review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) document to understand the precise technical requirements and performance expectations for the tree planting project.
140FS225Q0066 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
2/18/25, 10:23 AM Hand Tree Planting IDIQ Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is seeking small businesses to provide hand tree planting services for the Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests in Michigan through an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation requires contractors to perform containerized and bareroot seedling tree planting across multiple forest zones, with comprehensive management of project administration, quality control, logistics, labor, equipment, and materials. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a proposal including completed schedules, terms and conditions, and a technical proposal covering past experience, personnel qualifications, and a quality control plan. Evaluation will be conducted using a best value approach, considering technical factors and pricing. The proposal submission deadline is April 1, 2025, with technical questions to be directed to specific Forest Service zone contacts, including representatives from both the Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests.
The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 with a size standard of $9.5 million, targeting contractors capable of executing tree planting services across approximately 1,024 acres. The contract has a maximum combined award amount of $3,000,000 and a five-year performance period from the date of award, with primary planting activities occurring during spring seasons. Planting quantities will range from 30 to 1,165 trees per year across four forest zones (Hiawatha East and West, Huron-Manistee East and West), involving various pine species including Red Pine, White Pine, and Jack Pine. Specific planting requirements include different tree densities, spacing configurations (5x6, 7x7, and 7x10), and techniques such as hand scalping of planting spots. The place of performance is within the Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests in Michigan, with estimated planting periods typically running from late April to mid-June each year.
12444525Q0005 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
3/11/25, 10:27 AM VT-MISSISQUOI NWR-INVASIVE SPECIES CONTR
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified small business contractor to perform invasive species control services at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton, Vermont. The solicitation requires a Vermont Certified Pesticide Applicator (Category 2: Forestry) to apply herbicides to control specific invasive plant species including Phragmites, Yellow Iris, European buckthorn, and Honeysuckle across approximately 17 acres of forested habitat. Contractors must use Rodeo or comparable aquatic-registered herbicides and achieve 80% control of target species within one year, with work to be completed between July 15 and August 31, 2025. The evaluation will emphasize technical capabilities and past performance more heavily than price, with offerors required to demonstrate specific experience in invasive species remediation services similar in size and location. Quotes are due by March 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET, with an anticipated award date of April 1, 2025, and technical questions can be directed to Ken Sturm at 802-868-4781.
The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 115112 with a size standard of $9.5 million, and the previous contract was awarded to Greenleaf Forestry for $8,680.00. The specific work location is east of Tabor Road and south of Route 78 at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, with treatment areas precisely mapped in the solicitation documents. Contractors will primarily use backpack sprayers, with limited ATV/UTV use allowed along field-forest edges, and must follow strict safety and environmental protocols including wind speed limitations and containment systems. The contractor must provide a detailed application plan within 10 days of award, maintain proper insurance and certifications, and warranty their work by retreating any areas that do not meet the 80% control objective at no additional cost. Documentation requirements include submitting GIS data of treated areas and providing 72-hour advance notice before treatment.
140FS325Q0046 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
2/27/25, 3:00 PM Rivers FY25 Environmental Services Herbicide Spraying
The United States Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District is seeking a small business contractor to perform environmental herbicide spraying services for invasive species control on Rivers Project lands. The contract requires furnishing all labor, equipment, licensed operators, supervision, supplies, and materials necessary for pesticide application across approximately 287 acres at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Timber Ridge sites. Target invasive species include Sericea Lespedeza, Johnsongrass, Crownvetch, Coffeeweed, Japanese Hops, and Japanese Honeysuckle. Contractors must be certified as either Illinois or Missouri Commercial Pesticide Operators/Applicators with appropriate reciprocity licenses. Key submission deadlines include questions due by February 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and final offers due by March 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with the government intending to award without discussions.
The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract performance period runs from award through November 15, 2025, with specific work to be conducted between April and November 2025. Work will be performed in St. Louis, MO 63118, covering sites ranging from 4 to 287 acres that require different herbicide mixtures and application methods. Contractors must submit a detailed work plan covering personnel, equipment, schedules, and quality control measures, and provide documentation of required licenses and permits. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that pricing should be broken down by hourly rates, per-gallon costs, and mobilization fees for each treatment unit, with monthly invoices to be accepted during the July-November 2025 performance period.
W912P925Q0005 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District St Louis
2/14/25, 10:44 AM PRDRP Plants and Install
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation awarded a contract valued at $147,863.85 to INTERMOUNTAIN AQUATICS, INC. on November 20, 2020 to provide an unspecified quantity of plants and perform installation services in support of the agency's PRDRP program. The Award Notice indicates INTERMOUNTAIN AQUATICS, INC. will supply plants and associated installation work to the Bureau of Reclamation for its PRDRP initiative, with a total contract value of $147,863.85.
140R4020Q0086 Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
11/20/20, 6:04 PM