Hazard Tree Removal Fullerton Lake Recreation Area

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks hazard tree removal services at Fullerton Lake Recreation Area in Louisiana through an RFQ with quotations due May 22, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. Central Time and questions due May 15. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns under NAICS 115310 with a size standard of $34 million.

Place of performance is the Fullerton Lake Recreation Area on the Calcasieu Ranger District, Kisatchie National Forest near state route LA-399 in Boyce, Louisiana. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supervision, and incidentals to identify, fell, remove, and dispose of designated hazard trees across approximately 65 acres, including an estimated 72 standing dead trees, 8 standing live hazard trees, 167 stumps for grinding, and 300 downed logs (minimum 12 inches diameter and 16 feet length). All marked trees are identified with red paint. Work must occur between 0630 and 1730 hours, Monday through Friday, with no potable water, toilet facilities, or electrical power available on site. Debris must be hauled approximately 8.5 miles to a designated gravel pit. Stump grinding within the campground must be flush with grade, not exceeding 2 inches above ground surface. All work must comply with OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910, 1910.266) and Forest Service Manual requirements (FSM 2330, FSM 6700).

Performance period is 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Award will be firm fixed price on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with technical acceptability rated acceptable or unacceptable and past performance rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Offerors must submit completed SF 1449, a detailed technical approach, and Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (Attachment 3) demonstrating relevant past projects completed within the last three years. Formal site walkthroughs are available May 11–13. Underbrush clearing will be performed separately by the Forest Service and is not included in contractor scope. Service Contract Act wage determination applies, ranging from $13.73 to $24.63 per hour by occupational classification, plus Health & Welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour.