IN Patoka River NWR Forestry Mow - Monty's - Farm

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform forestry mowing services at the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge in Gibson County, Indiana. The project involves removing woody vegetation less than 3 inches in diameter from a 3/4-mile levee and a 30-acre conservation buffer using a 100-horsepower skid steer with a heavy-duty hydraulic forestry mowing attachment. The primary objectives are to manage early successional habitat for migratory birds and pollinators, maintain levee integrity, and improve site access. Offerors must submit their quotation by May 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, and the government will evaluate offers based on technical capabilities, past performance, and price, with technical capabilities and past performance being more important than price. Potential contractors are strongly encouraged to schedule a site visit with the Refuge Manager prior to submitting a proposal.

The solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses with a size standard of $11.5 million. The contract period of performance is from August 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with no mowing permitted before August 1 to minimize impacts to nesting birds. The work will be performed at Farm Unit 2 of the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and transportation, and the project will be inspected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with final acceptance contingent on approval by the Contracting Officer Representative. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract falls under the NAICS category 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and PSC category F006 (Natural Resources/Conservation- Land Treatment Practices). The successful contractor will be responsible for cutting and grinding vegetation flush with the ground using specialized forestry equipment.