Bent Creek Storm Debris Cleanup and Drainage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a Request for Proposal seeking a contractor to perform storm debris cleanup and hazard tree removal at the Bent Creek Experimental Forest Administrative Site in Asheville, North Carolina. The scope of work includes removing fallen trees, woody debris, and approximately 72 hazard trees ranging from 8 to 30 inches in diameter across approximately 0.37 acres of administrative site property. This firm-fixed-price contract carries a 60-day performance period following notice to proceed, with contractors required to demonstrate technical capability in similar debris removal operations. The government will evaluate proposals using a comparative methodology that assesses technical capability, past performance, and price to select a single awardee. Critical dates include the original questions deadline of August 20, 2025, government responses by August 22, 2025, and final proposals due September 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern, though recent amendments may have modified these timelines.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million in average annual receipts. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges for the debris removal work. The relatively small scope encompasses hazard tree removal operations across less than half an acre of federal property, suggesting a focused cleanup effort following storm damage to the administrative facilities. Work will be performed at the Bent Creek Experimental Forest site in Asheville, North Carolina, requiring contractors to have appropriate equipment and expertise for safe tree removal and debris cleanup operations. Successful contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and will process payments through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System.