B08_Attachment_3-Maps_Firebreak_units.pdf

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a federal contract opportunity issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Complex (NWRC), Austwell, TX. The requirement is for mechanical clearing of approximately 243 acres on the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge through hazardous fuels reduction and firebreak maintenance. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. This is a Total Set-Aside for Small Business, with a firm fixed-price contract to be awarded based on a best value determination considering technical experience, technical approach, past performance, delivery timeframe, and price. Quotes must be submitted by 7 pm ET on April 12, 2024. The government will not pay for any costs associated with attending a pre-bid site visit, which is highly encouraged. The minimum standard for the treatment is a minimum 40-foot wide improvement from current disk lines, with mulching down to ground level as the preferred result.