CA-sutter NWR-mastication-BIL funded

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to award a firm-fixed price contract for vegetation removal and mastication services on approximately 90 acres of the Sutter National Wildlife Refuge in Yuba City, California. Interested vendors must have experience with similar mechanical control projects and are required to submit evidence of applicable licenses, insurance, and certifications by February 28, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical experience, past performance, quality control plan, delivery timeframe, and price to select the best value.

This total small business set-aside is classified under NAICS code 561730 with a place of performance in Yuba City, California. The selected contractor must complete all work between August 2024 and March 2025 to masticate woody vegetation less than 8 inches in diameter along interior roads, fire breaks, and other areas totaling approximately 90 acres. Award is expected to be issued on or around March 15, 2024 for an anticipated value between $150,000-$250,000 to help manage flood water and habitat.