Bifo wilkerson hazard tree felling

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office seeks hazard tree felling services in Wilkerson, California, through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140L1225Q0028. The project involves the professional removal of 2-3 multi-stemmed elm trees located on a BLM parcel adjacent to private property, with the primary objectives of preventing potential tree fall damage and reducing wildfire fuel risks. Contractors must safely fell the trees, cut stumps to no higher than 8 inches, leave all tree materials on the BLM parcel, and minimize ground disturbance while adhering to strict fire prevention protocols. Evaluation will be based on price only, and contractors must provide documentation of arborist registration with the California State License Board and maintain registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Firm fixed-price quotes are due by July 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM PDT via email to lehlinger@blm.gov, with no written solicitation to be issued beyond this announcement.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 for Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million in annual receipts. The contract period of performance runs from July 15, 2025, through December 30, 2025, with work to be scheduled as soon as possible after contract award due to the hazardous nature of the trees. Work must be conducted between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM on non-Sunday days, with BLM notification required before and after work completion. The place of performance is specifically in Wilkerson, California, located six miles south of Bishop, California, where the contractor must provide all necessary personnel and equipment including at least one fluent English-speaking crew member. The solicitation includes comprehensive wage determinations for forestry services in California, establishing specific hourly rates for various forestry occupations and benefit requirements under the Service Contract Act.