IL - Meredosia NWR - Tree Planting

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform tree planting services at the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois. The solicitation, identified by the contract opportunity ID 2db07c6d0fc44b4cb0c701e22e573466, focuses on soil preparation, planting, and cultivating activities within the natural resources and conservation sector. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 115112 for Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of F005 for Forest Tree Planting. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical federal solicitations assess factors such as technical capability, past performance, and cost competitiveness. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by February 28, 2025, with the solicitation originally posted on February 18, 2025.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for this opportunity. The precise award value and specific quantities of trees to be planted are not disclosed in the available documents. The place of performance is confirmed as the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois, suggesting a localized project scope. Contractors will need to comply with the Service Contract Act, as indicated by the attached wage determination document (2015-5053). While incumbent contractor information is not provided, potential bidders should carefully review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) document to understand the precise technical requirements and performance expectations for the tree planting project.