Double Drum Chopping on The Ocala National Forest

This solicitation seeks double drum chopping services on 3,686 acres of the Ocala National Forest in Marion County, Florida. The Department of Agriculture Forest Service requires contractors to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials and supervision to complete mechanical site preparation using double drum choppers. Pricing must be provided on a per acre basis, with quotes due by June 30, 2020. The award will be a firm fixed price contract evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses. The work must be performed between September 8, 2020 and December 23, 2020 in Silver Springs, Florida. The anticipated contract value based on the 3,686 acre area is between $500,000 to $1,000,000. NAICS code 115310 will apply for this forest and conservation work. PSC code D304 for vegetation management services also applies. The incumbent contractor is currently Acme Environmental Services, which held previous contracts for similar work on the Ocala National Forest.