EAB Harvesting WI

The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) tree harvesting services in Wisconsin. The solicitation requires removal, bucking, disposal, and transportation of 534 EAB-infested ash trees from three specific properties located in Cecil, Algoma, and Kewaunee, with tree materials to be transported to government facilities in Howell and Brighton, Michigan. Contractors must be either an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist or hold a State Master Logger Certification. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, relevant experience, and past performance, with all submissions due by December 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM CT. All questions must be submitted in writing to Kim Yen Tu no later than two days prior to the response deadline.

This is a 100% small business set-aside contract within the Landscaping Services NAICS category (561730), with a size standard of $9.5 million. The period of performance extends through March 1, 2025, covering the harvesting of trees at the Strupp Property (264 trees), Wagner Property (33 trees), and Brummer County Park (237 trees). Contractors must adhere to specific technical requirements, including keeping tree bark intact, cutting trees into 20-27 inch segments, and properly disposing of waste and debris. The applicable wage determinations (No. 2015-4919 Rev. 27 and No. 2015-4893 Rev. 25) establish minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for workers. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract involves comprehensive tree removal and transportation services across multiple Wisconsin locations.