PWS Tree and Stump Removal 15 Apr 2026.pdf

Performance Work Statement for

TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL

LITTLE ROCK AFB, AR 72099

FINAL 15 APRIL 2026

1.0 Description of Services

1.1 Objective: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the requirements to provide all qualified personnel, transportation, tools, equipment, materials and services required to remove various dead trees, stumps and re-sod on Little Rock AFB, AR 72099. The contractor shall accomplish all services below to meet the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Work shall be in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations, codes OSHA 29 CFR 1910, CPL 02-00-164 and Tree Care and Pruning Standards and ANSI A300. Contractor shall provide estimated start date to Contracting Officer (CO) within 15 days of contract award. Work shall be accomplished within 90 days of contract award.

1.2 Benefit to United States Air Force (USAF): This acquisition will benefit the United States Air Force (USAF) to ensure infrastructure and personnel safety with the removal of dead or dying trees.

1.3 Background: Multiple trees throughout the installation have been identified as dead or dying due to disease/stressed. Removing these trees and stumps along with sodding will minimize safety hazards to personnel, facilities, and vehicles.

1.4 Non-Personal Statement: The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, (e.g., inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

1.5 Subcontract Management: The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement. The prime Contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. In the event a situation occurs which may give rise to the appearance of an OCI, the contractor will notify CO, identify the circumstances and provide the contractor’s proposed approach to avoid, neutralize or mitigate the OCI. Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.6 Waste Disposal and Recycling: All waste disposals are the responsibility of the contractor to include any fees or permits. It is mandatory to recycle Little Rock AFB. Contractors must separate material (wood, metal, cardboard etc.) and turn in all recyclable material to the 19 CES Recycling Center at 501-987-6611. Contractor shall coordinate recycling containers through 19 CES/CEOES at 501-987-7187.

2.0 Services Summary

Performance Objective PWS Reference

Performance Threshold

Safe removal of tree debris & disposal

4.0 Inclusive Debris safely removed and disposed of IAW PWS.

Installation of topsoil and re-sod area

4.0 Inclusive Installation is neat and correct, meets the

requirements of the PWS. Site is cleaned up of all work debris.

2.1 Periodic Validations: This method requires the Government Representative to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation while work is being performed.

3.0 Government Property: Government property will not be provided.

3.1 If a crane is required for any tree removal process, by Federal Law an airfield waiver must be accomplished and signed off by the FAA. This takes a minimum of 60 days to complete and will delay work till it is completed.

4.0 Technical Requirements:

4.1 Technical Requirements, Tree, Stump Removal and Re-sod:

4.1.1 The contractor shall perform tree and stump removal on 31 trees according to this Performance Work Statement. Stumps will be ground down to 4-inches below grade where identified (See attached maps and table in Appendixes B & C for tree list location, information and tree disposal area). Add 4-inch topsoil and re-sod over stumps according to Appendix B.

Remove trees and debris shall be carried away to locations set by the government representative.

Contractor shall notify CEOES prior to work commencement to enable notification of facility managers and/or affected personnel.

4.2.2 Re-Sod and Add Topsoil: See Appendixes B & C for tree areas to add topsoil and re-sod requirements.

4.2.3 Contractor will coordinate with the Government Representative 10 days prior to closing off any roads or access to base facilities.

4.2.4. Contractor will need to cordon off areas to protect personnel/vehicle from harm or access during tree cutting operations.

4.2 Period and Place of Performance

4.2.1 Contract/Order Period of Performance: The period of performance for the contract/order is 90 days from award and shall extend for additional 60 days due to mission requirement or weather.

4.2.2 Place of Performance: These services will be performed at multiple areas on Little Rock

AFB, AR 72099.

4.3 Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRL)

Title Requirement Estimated Start of Removal of Trees Within 15 Days of Award Quality Control Plan (QCP) Within 15 Days of Award Contractor Personnel List for Installation Passes Within 15 Days of Award

4.4 Milestones:

Number Title To Requirement

1. Estimated Start Date of Tree, Stump Removal CO or Gov Rep

Within 15 Days of Contract Award to Contractor

2. Contract Work Complete Date and Ready for Gov Inspection

CO or Gov Rep

No later than 90 Days after Contract Award.

4.5 Holidays and Facility Closings: Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall observe holidays and facility closings as authorized for government personnel. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall only be permitted access to Government facilities when Government personnel are present.

5.0 General Information

5.1 Continuation of Mission-Essential Services During a Crisis: The Functional Commander/Director has determined these services are not mission-essential and will not continue in the event of a crisis.

5.2 Security Requirements

5.2.1 Security Regulations: The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, property, facility and, if applicable, international security requirements are met. The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on a Government facility comply with the security requirements of the facility.

5.2.2 Operations Security (OPSEC): The purpose of OPSEC is to reduce the vulnerability of USAF missions to adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. DoDD 5205.02E and DoD Manual 5205.02-M require contractors supporting DoD activities use OPSEC to protect critical information for specified contracts, subcontracts, and information used in the performance of duties in support of Air Force requirements/missions. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who perform work on (or in) a Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures and training requirements of the facility as specified in AFI 10-701.

5.2.3 Security Clearance: It is not expected contractor/subcontractor personnel will require security clearances for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements.

Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall not be authorized access to classified information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified items or be permitted to work on classified projects and/or programs without an appropriate security clearance and a need-to-know.

5.2.4 Security Incident or Violation: The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Security Office of any potential or actual security incident or violation.

5.2.5 Access to Government System(s): Access to Government system(s) will not be required to perform tasks under the contract/order.

5.2.6 Access to Government Facility or Military Installation: The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to a Government facility or military installation comply with the security requirements of the facility or installation.

5.2.7 Identification (ID) Card/Badge

5.2.7.1 Contractor personnel and vehicles must possess appropriate passes. These shall be obtained from Installation Security Forces Pass and ID at the Vehicle Inspection Center. All personnel entering Little Rock AFB must be a United States Citizen and have a REAL ID (Driver’s License or ID) issued from their home state or a current United States passport.

Non-US citizens: Getting authorization to base may take up to 30 days with proper authorization. Email address to start the pass process is: 19sfs.vss.requests@us.af.mil

5.2.7.2 The Contractor shall submit a letter to the PCO immediately if contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel or upon completion/termination of the contract/order. The letter shall identify the name(s) and social security number(s) of the contractor/subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall return the ID card(s) to the issuing/registration office upon expiration, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel, or once contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access to the facility. The Contractor shall return any and all ID cards to the issuing/registration office upon completion/termination of the contract.

5.3 Environmental Management System (EMS): Contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on any Government facility shall comply with the EMS requirements established by the facility. Contractor/subcontractor personnel may be required to complete EMS training prior to beginning work.

5.4 Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs: In accordance with FAR 23.107, Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs, 100% of purchases of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated products included in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) list (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products) and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated products included in the bio-based product listings [http://www.biopreferred.gov] shall, at a minimum, meet the EPA or USDA standards for recovered materials or bio-based content, respectively, unless an item cannot be acquired competitively within a realistic timeframe, meet appropriate performance standards, and/or be acquired at a reasonable price.

mailto:19sfs.vss.requests@us.af.mil https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products http://www.biopreferred.gov/

5.5 Inspection of Services: Acceptance of Work: Upon completion of work the contractor shall coordinate a walk-through inspection of the jobsite with the government representative. 100% inspection of the jobsite, installation, workmanship and material shall be completed to the satisfaction of this PWS before work is considered complete.

5.6 Service Contract Reporting (SCR): The contract does not meet the DoD Contract Reporting criteria or report dollar threshold; therefore, SCR does not apply.

5.7 Invoicing/Payment and Receipt/Acceptance: The Contractor shall submit/process payment requests and receipt/acceptance documents via WAWF.

5.8 Quality Control Plan/Quality Management System (QMS): Not Required

5.9 Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor shall comply in accordance with the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract as it relates to Trafficking in Persons. Additional information about Trafficking in Persons is available at the site for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. http://www.state.gov/j/tip

6.0 Appendices

Appendix A: Commander’s Environmental Commitment Statement Appendix B: Tree Sizes and Additional Removal Requirements Listing Appendix C: Map Tree Locations Appendix D: Pics of Trees http://www.state.gov/j/tip

Appendix A: Commander’s Environmental Commitment Statement

Appendix B: Tree Sizes and Additional Removal Requirements Listing

31 TREE & STUMP REMOVAL LOCATIONS (Pink Ribbons on Trees)

PRIORITY TREE LOCATION

TREE SIZE DIA

INCHES

TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS REMARKS

1 Behind B1035, South Side 20 No Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

2 Behind B1035, South Side 21 No Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

3 Behind B1035, South Side 19 No Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

4 Behind B1035, South Side 21 No Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

5 Behind B1035, South Side 26 No Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

6 Behind B1035, West Side 19 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

7 Behind B1035, West Side 27 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

8 Vandenberg Blvd 20 No Cut & remove tree

9 B 980 23 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

10 B 980 20 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

11 B 1992 22 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

12 B 1992 23 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree and Grind stump

13 B 1992 9 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

14 B 1992 9 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

15 B 1990 18 Top Soil

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

16 B 366 28 Top Soil

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

17 B 366 18 Top Soil

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

18 B1257 16 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

19 FAM CAMP Walking Trail, Small Lake 8

Top Soil Cut, remove tree & grind stump

20 Heritage Park 43 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

21 B 1250 49 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

22 B 882 11 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

23 B 882 15 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

24 B 1240 28 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

25 B 314 15 Top Soil

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

26 B 314 14 Top Soil

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

27 B 1390 20 TOP SOIL & SOD

AREAS

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

28 B 940 26 Top Soil Grind stump

29 B1490 19 No

Cut, remove tree & grind stump

30 B1490 16 No Cut , remove tree 31 B1490 13 No Cut , remove tree

Appendix C: Map of Tree Locations

Main Base 1

Main Base 3

Main Base 4

Main Base 5

Main Base 6

Main Base 7

AREA A

Wood Pile Disposal Area