Cutting of general vegetation and trees to create the required firebreaks

The Federal Emergency Management Agency seeks quotes for cutting general vegetation and trees to create firebreaks at the Kilohana Group Housing Site in Lahaina, Hawaii, with quotes due September 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time. This is a 100% small business set-aside RFQ issued under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 13.106-2) for a single purchase order.

Place of performance is 250 Fleming Road, Lahaina, HI 96761. The requirement encompasses three firebreak areas totaling approximately 3.33 acres: Firebreak Area 1 (1.82 acres), Area 2 (0.56 acres), and Area 3 (0.95 acres). Work includes cutting vegetation and trees to an average height of six inches or less, trimming live trees over six feet tall to maintain a minimum seven-foot clearance between canopy bottoms and ground, and removing dead trees at six inches above ground level. All cut vegetation, trash, and debris must be removed from the site in compliance with County of Maui regulations; mulching and leaving materials in place is not permitted. Task One (base work) must be completed no later than ten business days after the Post Award Conference. Task Two comprises up to three optional maintenance authorizations, each to be completed within ten business days of Contracting Officer determination and authorization. Performance runs through February 28, 2027, with the option to extend. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM HST Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, with flexibility for weekend and holiday work as needed.

NAICS codes are 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 624310 (Vocational Rehabilitation Services); PSC is S208. Contractors must provide three past performance references for directly related services performed within the past five years, including project details, contract information, period of performance, and client contact. Evaluation is based on comparative evaluation of quotes weighing price and past performance. Contractors must be registered in SAM at time of quote submission. The site visit on September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM HST is non-mandatory; requests to attend are due September 8 by 2:00 PM HST. Questions are due September 10 by 2:00 PM HST, with answers provided September 11 by 11:00 AM HST. Amendment 01 revised pricing to address base and all options rather than hardware and installation.